Thoughtful Service And Helpfulness

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My definition of “Thoughtful Service and Helpfulness” is a two way gift, which is not only given but we receive a gift of mindfulness, delightfulness and accomplishment as well. I have learned throughout this class that service and helpfulness does not have to be something defined and huge, it could be as little as just giving, loving, appreciating and celebrating, listening, forgiving, spreading peace, and last not least, sharing. Service does not to be assisting or providing help, it could be matter of celebrating, forgiving, listening, and/or making someone happy. It could be just as simple as smiling and spreading the positive energy around. Service does not have to be a huge profitable or nonprofit occasion; it could be as little as doing something for your own mother or a friend. Service and thoughtfulness, benefits us find spirituality and peacefulness within our inner self, which introduces a concept of self-care.
Gift of service brings the positive energy to the environment, you are giving a gift to others, at the same it is considered self-care thus, it is a two way process. As Post stated in his book-Why Good Things Happen TO Good People, “human needs are complicated, and you will find no shortage of opportunities to give” from post book chap 2. Giving is a gift that you cherish with family, loved ones, colleagues, and sometimes strangers. “Giving” invited the world for peace and love. “To celebrate we must connect deeply with others” post chapter 2, it is such a simple idea of service and giving but is considered generous. Idea of giving teaches us how important it is to appreciate others and our community, because that leads into greater good for the world. It invites happiness and cheerfulness. Loving is another gift that we contribute, “how love can bring happiness in one’s life, it can be soothing and fulfilling” post chapter 1, which is

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