Selflessness is an important key to marriage, friendship, and relationships. It is also a vital key to happiness and fulfillment(满足). But unfortunately, often overlooked.
Selflessness is often overlooked as a key to happiness because, on the surface, it appears to run contrary to the very concept.No, it is not. Or at least, it doesn't need to be.
Our lives can be lived for any number of purposes.But our lives can also be lived for the pursuit(追求)of justice, happiness, or growth for another person or people group. We can devote ourselves to advancing certain causes. But only when we practice service and selflessness will we find lasting significance in our world.
Many will try to explain success in terms of winning out over others, having power over others, or the ability to control others.Nobody is drawn to selfishness. Nobody is willing to give themselves up for one who desires his own kingdom above all things.
We are uniquely drawn to those who selflessly give of themselves. Those who love und give generously find a type of fulfillment that extends beyond position or title.
Instead, may we choose to pursue selflessness as the very means to achieve happiness—not just for ourselves, but for those we choose to love.
A. Nobody seeks the wise advice of a selfish person.
B. But this type of happiness and influence is short-lived.
C. Isn't the pursuit of happiness by its very nature selfish?
D. May we refuse to overlook the importance of selflessness.
E. Is the desire for happiness common and widespread in humans?
F. Their stories are told in positive ways and their happiness is truly lasting.
G. They can be used to advance a personal kingdom for selfish reasons—money or reputation.
