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Hannah Corr's avatar

This was a great read, and a much needed reminder to anyone. As you say it isn't manipulative if it's genuine and that's the difference between doing good for others or just yourself, unfortunately some people take but never give but I truly believe in never letting a negative experience with someone, stop you from treating people kindly. Eventually you find the right people, who you want to help and who are authentic. Love this 🙏💕

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Eren Elsewhere's avatar

Thank you so much for the kind words, Hannah. Yes, most people do take more than they give - but that's ok. Because like we discussed, it's the giving that is the true receiving :) Kindness and giving will always outrun the taking :) Have a lovely week x

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Fatima's avatar

Love this Eren..

my mentor always says: the true leader of people is at their service

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Eren Elsewhere's avatar

Thanks so much Fatima. Your mentor is right - I'll remember that quote :)

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Janet Goh's avatar

I’m no Christian — in fact, I try to abstain from taking part of any ideology or dogma <--- Same here but I hope to be the candle burning myself to light up others. 🙏😊

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Qi Bing SIA's avatar

Thought provoking. Thanks for sharing!

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Angie Maher's avatar

Such good stuff, Eren. In fact, after about two paragraphs into your piece, I immediately thought of the Zig Ziglar quote that you used later in your post! All of this is so true. We are here to serve, to give, to love. And if we can find a way to make a living doing those things, all the better.

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Ayesha A.'s avatar

I agree with this completely. We have to dedicate our life to helping others and find happiness in the persuit. Lovely post!

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