I don't get impressed by others easily.
But one thing that does immediately get my respect and admiration are people who sincerely believe in and are there to help others.
Of course, there are some professions like soldiers and first responders who put their lives on the line to safeguard others that come to mind.
But then there are the people we sometimes meet in everyday real life--people that live for doing good for others.
Yes, not many people are so unselfish and giving, and that is why it is an incredible person who lives this.
One person that I have had the honor to meet recently is such a person.
Months ago, in a stressful situation, I watched them get up and get someone a bottle of water who was choked up and just needed a sip of relief.
Then again, I saw that whenever they were asked a question or for some assistance, they almost immediately dropped whatever they were doing--and without any resentment--to do whatever they can to help, anytime, anyplace.
When I heard them talk recently about their philosophy on what life is all about--they confirmed exactly as I had been seeing, they said:
"I want to help people!"
And they went on to explain how that is the greatest job we can do--whatever our role is--simply, to help others.
Someone doesn't have to be wounded or dying on the battlefield or in urban warfare to merit that help.
Just being another human being with a heart and soul--that itself is enough to jump to their aid and help, help, help.
To me, this person really encapsulates the essence of what life is all about.
It's not I, I, I.
It's about what I can do for others.
We were created by the Almighty to learn to live beyond our meager selves and serve the greater good, our Creator and his children.
All I can say is that these people who live and breath this loving, caring, and giving lifestyle are totally awesome to me and my personal role model and heroes. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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