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Making a Difference, One Act at a Time: Compassion in Action
Photo by Joel Muniz from Unsplash “We rise by lifting others.”-Robert Ingersoll This line encapsulates the very nature of humanity---our interconnectedness. It expresses how people are connected and inextricably linked to one another and how your success is also the...
Using Practical Altruism for the Bigger Picture
Photo by Victória Kubiaki When one reads a practical guide to altruism and making a difference, one common thread is that it’s all about doing small things across lengthy periods of time despite not seeing much of a difference being made every day. Some people may...
Better We: How to Make a Lasting Impact on the World
Image by Freepik Everyone is going through something. Whether it’s an issue to resolve at home or a work-related stress that demands relief, everybody has their own burden. And when people are stuck managing their own exhaustion, kindness and compassion can get lost....
Achieving a Sense of Purpose: Altruism Provides Pleasure
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash What does it take to help someone and be selfless? Altruism is a key that opens a doorway to achieving a sense of purpose and pleasure in life. With that said, what does it take to practice altruism on a daily? Because it is seemingly an...
Why People Give: Understanding the Art of Philanthropy
Image by jcomp on Freepik “It’s better to give than to receive.” This quotation has long circled humanity for the reason that it encourages kindness and generosity, traits that bring people together. There has been a long, withstanding debate on whether true altruism...
Personal Charity: The Ethics of Giving as an Individual
Photo by Suraphat Nuea-on In a world that often seems to be rife with inequality and suffering, personal charity becomes a bright beacon in the darkness. Giving others a piece of yourself is widely recognized as the greatest expression of human compassion and...
Importance of Charity and Why People Should Be Charitable
Photo by Sovannkiry Sim The importance of charity often flies under the radar due to our nonchalance about the plight of others or about how we can help them in their time of need. Generally, charity is defined as contributing time and money to a worthy cause without...
What Does It Take to Practice Altruism on a Daily?
Photo by Anna Tarazevich Altruism – the selfless concern for the well-being of others is an admirable trait to have. However, it’s also a challenging one to have. To practice altruism, you need to accept the fact that people in this world are focused on themselves....
How to Practice Philanthropy and Be Charitable Without Money
Photo by RDNE Stock project Learning how to practice philanthropy is going to be very helpful for everyone in the world and our society in general. The world seems to have this bias against the rich, saying that they're the only ones who should be donating their...