## Giving Vs. Taking

### There seems to be a lot of agreement that a lot of our stresses and pain can come when we become very self-centred and only want to think of ourselves. Often we can forget about others when we are so constantly trying to pursue just for ourselves. Something that has seemed to help me is giving to people just for the sole purpose of giving, it seems to release some negativity which can hold you down. Often in times of difficulty we only seem to think about ourselves and can lose perspective on life. Take a look at the homeless person and think of how much worse they have it and perhaps feel a sense of appreciation that you aren't in their shoes. When we give as well, we have the opportunity to share in other people's wins and joys. When we are constantly competing with one another to put ourselves on top, we only care about our wins and want other people to lose. On the other hand, we can also rejoice in other people's wins and ours as well!

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