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okaybut · 56-60, M
I have at my current age, pretty much have directed most of my time to helping others. And not necessarily for them. Alutrism has its own rewards - the ablitly to connect with others and symbolically become part of their growth.
okaybut · 56-60, M
@Soossie I think you are the same way, so you understand. Many people think happiness comes from what they do for themselves and indirectly money. But once you have food and shelter taken care of, the rest is just status symbols that are used to temporary prop yourself up...but it always fades (because it is just yourself). More happiness comes when you have your own happiness and then by giving, get to share in the happiness of another (increasing your own proportionally).