Paying it Forward

True help is given without expectation of reward. When we help others, we're not engaging in a transaction but rather acting out of compassion and empathy. While business and commerce are essential for survival, the most meaningful aspects of life often transcend material value.

As human beings, we are inherently social creatures. From birth to death, we rely on each other. As newborns, we depend on caregivers to provide basic needs like food, shelter, and love. As we grow, we rely on teachers, mentors, and colleagues to guide and support us. Even in our daily routines, we depend on countless individuals, from farmers to factory workers, to provide the goods and services we consume.

As Muhammad Ali wisely said, ‘Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.’ By helping others, we not only contribute to their well-being but also enrich our own lives. When we give back to our communities, we're essentially paying it forward, ensuring that future generations have the support they need to thrive.

The Bible also encourages us to practice selfless love: ‘Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.’ (Luke 6:35-36)

Let's strive to embody this spirit of compassion and generosity, recognizing that we are all interconnected and indebted to one another.