Sometimes more often than not, It’s whats on the OUTSIDE that counts!
Most people mean well, they try to do good things and sometimes they wish they did more for others than they actually do but deep down they are good people who mean well.
Have you ever been in a situation where you look back and say, ” I really wish I would have done something” It could have been that you were driving down the road and saw someone on the side of the road with a flat tire and they looked like they needed help but you just kept going. You thought about stopping to see if they were ok or if you could help but you just didn’t for some reason??
We all have been in this situation. Some people dont even hesitate, they just stop imediatly and run over to help others in need and some people just watch as others become the hero of the day, thinking to themselves, ‘why didnt I do something”.
We all have the ability to make a difference in peoples lives everyday, but so few actually do it. They think about it but never actually take action when the moment arises..
It reminds me of the old saying, ” its the thought that counts”. Well that may be true if you forgot to send someone a birthday card or if you were thinking about doing the dishes but you waited to long and your spouse did them and you say, I was just thinking about doing them! and she says, ” Well its the thought that counts” and laughs about it..
But when it comes to doing good deeds or just plain being a good human being and actually going out of your way to help a total stranger, we seem to fall short on our good intentions. why?
We seem to think we are good people and that by not helping someone it doesn’t change the fact that we are good people, So we rationalize with ourselves that we will do it next time or “the next time I see someone in need I will definitely help” but this time I am just to busy or I am late for something or I cant change a tire so it wouldn’t be of help for me to stop anyway.”
Reward
In this post I would like to challenge you to make more of an effort next time the situation arises, actually do something for someone else without any expectations of a reward but just because if the tables were turned you would probably want someone to help you..
“The grandest things are , in some ways the easiest to do because there is so little competition.“
We take for granted how good we have it sometimes and we think that people who are having problems or need help probably deserve the circumstances that they find themselves in and that it is their own damn fault for running out of gas or for getting into an accident or for having an old piece of junk for a car, but the truth is that we are all one and interconnected in some way shape or form and that if you happen to be present at the moment that someone needs your help and you “choose” not to do anything, with the attitude that you are still a good person deep down but this time I am just not in the mood to stop and help, than you are missing out on one of the greatest rewards that life has to offer.
It doesnt matter what is on the inside, meaning your intentions, Its only when you act on your intentions that makes them have meaning. It truly is whats on the outside that counts. Its not what you say that matters it is what you do that makes all the difference in this world.
“People judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold but so does a hard boiled egg.” Good Reading
So my challenge is for you to “Do unto others as though you were the others” and you will See rewards that far out way any negatives that could possibly arise from simply being of service to others..
To Your Unlimmited Success,
11 Comments and Pings on It’s whats on the inside that counts! Or is It?
another GREAT read!!! Thanks, this really makes you stop and think…(then hopefuly ACT)
Thanks Kosta!
Yes, if we just all took action more often we would create our own happiness..
Thanks for the complement!
~Niko
Hey Niko,
Although I like what you wrote about in this post, I feel that in order to truly have the luxuries and to enjoy the lifestyle you desire I think you first have to work on yourself first and master your inner emotions and inner dialogue.
How often have you accomplished a goal you set out then asked yourself, “Is this all there is?” I think in order to have true fulfillment you need to constantly work on improving yourself to become a better person and to become more effective.
Great post though my man! Keep it up!
See you at the top,
Michael Stead
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Hello Michael,
Thanks for your comment, I absolutely agree with you. This blog is 98% personal development, I could teach people how to make money easily but unfortunately Just like the lottery, You must first have a deep understanding for who you are and what you are here for otherwise even a lot of money will slip through your hands like a brick through a wet paper bag and thats when the light bulb will go on for most who make money before they are personally ready to recieve it..
Thanks again!
~Niko
Hi Niko,
thanks for the great read. The most important sentence to me is “Its only when you act on your intentions that makes them have meaning” – both aspects are important. If you do something good, but if you do with an attitude of arrogance, I think that isn’t the right way to act either. What do you think ?
Take care
Oliver
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Hello Oliver,
Yes, it is a fine line, If you are only doing good things for selfish reasons then your intent is different. However, you are still helping someone even though your true reason is to make yourself look good then that is something that only you will know and have to live with.
It reminds me of the old school evangelist who used to get on TV and tell their followers that if they didnt raise 5 million dollars by Sunday that God would take them and they wouldnt be able to continue their “good work”. And wouldnt you know it, by Sunday they had raised 5 million dollars.
Now these scammers were living a very extravagant lifstyle off the donations of their poor followers but on the other hand they were also spreading the word of God more than anyone else on the planet.
So did they deserve to live that lifestyle? were they being rewarded for their servitude? or were they simply con artists? What do you think?
~Niko
Niko,
Very powerful post here my friend.
Shamefully, I have been in that position countless
times where I intended to help but did not follow
through…for whatever reason.
But, I continue to grow and learn.
It’s virtually impossible to EVER forget a good
deed thats been given to you from someone
expecting nothing in return.
I’ve been on the receiving position of this
as well.
When this happens….
It helps renew faith in the human spirit
doesn’t it?
Thanks for this post Niko.
Live it out,
Kevin
Promethean Life
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Hello Kevin,
Thank you for your insight, yes when you are on the receiving end of it it does renew your faith that there is still hope in this crazy world!
take care and keep up the good work!
~ Niko
Hi Niko, how’s it going?
I love this post. So few people fully engage in life and follow through to enable there presence to matter. The thought is there and intention is toyed with but ultimately you only live fully if you follow through.
Take care, Saz.
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If you work on yourself first, everything you ever wanted will follow.
Thanks for the reminder to really be present.
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