Question: Are you in favor of the notion that we are happier when we help others?
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
Philippines
December 9, 2024 4:48pm CST
I am not sure with you, guys. As for me, whenever I help someone, I feel rewarding for doing something good to others. It is a genuine feeling not to ask for any returns. Unlike some people that I know of, you need to repay for what they did to others. In my view, it is not healthy to do this.
Any thoughts about this concern?
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
10 Dec
I agree with you. I feel good after helping others.
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@Deepizzaguy (103970)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Dec
Albert Einstein once said something to the effect of doing good deeds to others but do not expect the person you assisted to thank you all of the time in return.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
10 Dec
That explains why I have a Trust that reaches to the needy
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
12 Dec
I am glad that you have. In time, I wanted to do volunteerism again in the future. I used to do this before overseas. At present, it is not the right time to do it. Besides, I am still connected to this UK organization that brings volunteers from different places around the world to help them without any return.
As a human, we have our own passion and interest. I was teaching Korean students in one of the biggest academies in the city. Then, I had acquainted with my...
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
12 Dec
@Shavkat You are young and you have a long way to go for such activities
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
14 Dec
@allknowing In time, I might do it again. You are right. I am still young to do volunteerism overseas for now.
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
10 Dec
No I want someone to help me first with a million dollars.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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14 Dec
I think when we can help others, and they are grateful to you it makes you feel good. I always enjoyed that feeling when I worked as a youth coach. Feeling useful and appreciated is one of the simplest yet incredible things one can hear. 
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
15 Dec
@dgobucks226 At some point, I do not want to talk with my friends offline. I guess I detach myself with their personal interest and passion. I had changed through the years and cannot dwell to what interest them. I chose not to mingle with them because I cannot dig their way of thinking now.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Dec
@Shavkat I agree with you. We can become closed off to what's going on with others when working from home. You miss out on some good conversations.
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@snowy22315 (181985)
• United States
10 Dec
It does make you feel good to help others.
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@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
10 Dec
Helping others brings me a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Hehe
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@aureategloom (11158)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
10 Dec
i think that's in our nature, to feel the need to help each other. i love doing that and i love giving more than receiving - i'm not expecting anything in return, seeing others smile is good enough for me 
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@jefferson126 (3314)
• Shenzhen, China
10 Dec
I do think we will feel happy in the meantime of helping others,Especially without intention.If ppl want returns when they help others,they will feel pain once they don't receive returns.That help is meaningless.
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@RevivedWarrior (2457)
• India
10 Dec
It all depends on who you help and what you do. If you are helping a person who is good at heart , that is definitely a worthy thing. The person need not be poor , middle class or rich. The act could be small or big in terms of the efforts. Even the time may not count. Again , it is always nice to look at way to repay people for what they have done. We need not ask anyone to repay their dues but doing it oursleves gives us the feeling that we do not owe them anything. We can definitely help them in future . Well good to know your thoughts on same. Have a great day ahead!
@kaylachan (71551)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Dec
I think it depends on the situation. I'll often help someone if I can withut asking for anything in return, but there are times when I wish I'd get paid for it. Then again I try not to lend money. And, only throw in my two cents if I think it'll help.
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@wolfgirl569 (107900)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Dec
I am willing to help unless I feel they are trying to take advantage of me.
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