Altruism is defined as ‘unselfish
regard for or devotion to the welfare of others’ and also ‘behavior by an
animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits
others of its species’.
How does altruism become a force
of passion? In the ongoing recession we have seem millions of jobs being lost.
Many of these people have taken up volunteer work in social or environmental
organizations. And quite a number of them have discovered that this selfless
work gives them more satisfaction than their high paying job ever gave them.
Their paradigm has shifted from the prosperity of the body to the prosperity of
the soul.
The concept of altruistic work
has often been mocked by an aggressive materialistic society. Social workers
are called ‘do-gooders’ and there is always a cynical and contemptuous ring to
that phrase. But after years of ruthless ladder climbing, people often cherish
the ability to be themselves and help other people. Bill Gates of Microsoft
built a huge empire through ruthless corporate tactics, often getting embroiled
in monopolistic practice lawsuits. But after all that, he set up an equally
huge foundation that disburses vast sums of money to fight disease and improve
education.
Altruism is generally overruled
by stronger passions geared towards material success in the early years, but as
age advances, altruistic thoughts resurface and become a primary passion in
most of us. This is probably because we know that great people are remembered
less for the millions that they make, but rather for their service to
humanity.
No volunteer or social worker
ever starved. While there aren’t any millions to make in selfless service to
the lesser privileged sections of humanity, the rewards of spiritual
fulfillment are tremendous. The same passion that runs a corporate unit can be
brought into play in running a successful Non-Governmental Organization or a
Not for Profit outfit. All your skills can be well utilized in these noble
ventures and you will see your passion suddenly multiply.
Summary:
Blend your passion with the thought of doing good to humankind.
Important Reminders:
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