Helping, Happiness, and Quotes to Inspire You

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Studies have shown that doing things for others blesses the giver as well as the recipient.

Want increased happiness?

Go out and help someone.

Research shows that helping others:

1. Increases self-confidence.
2. Combats depression.
3. Generates happiness.
4. Develops patience.
5. Teaches resilience.
6. Improves stress management.

[Tweet “We could almost help others for purely selfish motives.”]

But.

Let’s not.

Let’s help each other out of love.

Love that reaches out.

Quotes – Helping Others

“Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same — with charity you give love, so don’t just give money but reach out your hand instead.” ~ Mother Teresa

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews 13:16

“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.”– Eleanor Roosevelt”

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3–4

“Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible.” ~Charles Dickens

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Romans 12:9,12–13

“The happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the service of others.” ~Gordon B. Hinckley

Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29

“Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful.” ~Author Unknown

If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.” Proverbs 3:28

“It’s good to be blessed. It’s better to be a blessing.” ~Author Unknown

 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. ¹⁰ If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.  Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.” ~Mother Teresa

Have you read yesterday’s post yet? Check out how Sam Eaton is turning helping others into a month-long adventure.

What is your favorite way to help others? Which quote inspires you?

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