Altruism – The Path Of Soul Survival

By Isabella: Oh glory, it is that time again! The end of one passage and the beginning of a new one is upon us.

More than ever, the roads wind around the bends of degradation and selfishness, exposing the higher path that leads to the survival of the human race.

As we navigate the season of love, we keep our eyes on a new year and new beginnings. Most people focus on resolutions they simply cannot accomplish, usually about “getting rid” of something, like a bad habit.

I look at a new year and see endless opportunities to transform the world around me and to assist wherever there is need, since the human race is truly one tribe. It is one thing to want to improve yourself—and you should. This is a wonderful time to heal your wounds, improve your circumstances, and change anything that holds you in limitation. But this year, why not expand your vision and include the altruistic? Why not elevate yourself even higher? You can raise your consciousness, your self-awareness, your humanity, and your frequency by loving with more gusto than ever before. There is such a great need for more love worldwide—but hasn’t there always been?

The world, the Earth, and all its people and animals need you. Even the trees and oceans long for your attention. All hunger for the same thing: nourishment and nurturing. They long to be held, adored, fed, housed, treated with respect, blanketed with passion, and elevated with wisdom. From the skies to the Earth, to the souls that inhabit the planet—and yes, even the celestial hosts—delight in your attentions.

Every single soul needs prayers for peace, nourishment, and healing. They need you to advocate for animal rights, human rights, and equality—for every human, from women to the LGBTQ+ community, the elderly, and Black communities. There is always an open door for those who love to volunteer: at an elderly home, food bank, homeless shelter, children’s hospital ward, or even simply in your own neighborhood, mowing a neighbor’s lawn or helping shovel snow.

You have the power to touch a life, change a heart, and transform the planet. You are far more powerful than you realize, and pure intention moves every mountain.

You can make a difference in the lives of countless people simply by meditating on love, holding the light, and filling the world with good intentions, powerful prayers, and potent energy. But you can also make it a daily goal to speak to the woman standing next to you at Starbucks, or pay a compliment to the man looking ever so dapper in his 1950s-inspired attire.

Everyone needs love—but more importantly, love needs everyone to fulfill itself.

Love cannot thrive without you; it cannot express itself without you. You are the instrument, the beacon, the well others drink from when their thirst is great. There is no outlet for love without you; you are love’s extension, you are love’s amplification.

“You can be a cup of love, or you can be the well.”

By giving without keeping score, you tap into a divine flow of endless love. You have an entire lifetime to figure yourself out and heal what needs resolution. You also have an entire life to give without counting how many you’ve helped or how many lives you’ve touched. The laws of the universe are exact: you get what you give, you give what you receive, and what goes out comes back to you. So doesn’t it just make sense to learn and practice the art of selflessness?

Being selfless does not mean forgetting yourself. It means doing for others, and the eternal karmic boomerang will forever bless you; your supply and needs will always be fulfilled. Withhold from others, and watch your drought ensue. Giving is the way of the human heart—we were designed to serve others.

“A single day of selfless giving can wash away a hundred acts of selfishness.”

Without giving, we cannot survive as a planet, a nation, or as individuals. Giving is the new currency of prosperity, for what goes out returns in measure to your intent.

Plan your giving if your schedule is tight, but the best kind of giving often comes spontaneously—when you see a need and instantly fulfill it. You can be someone’s savior or the answer to their prayer; you can be their hero, mentor, inspirer, donor, or earth angel. You can make the difference in whether they live or die, whether they rise after falling, or simply restore their belief in humanity.

Elevate your altruistic self to the next level. Look for opportunities to be the person you wish others were, and soon they too will follow. When you LOVE OUT LOUD, you become contagious, capable of inspiring goodness in others, stimulating what psychologists call “the Helper’s High.” Studies show that the joy of doing good deeds triggers the Helper’s High and contributes to a longer, healthier, and happier life. Ultimately, that is the greatest reward for living an altruistic life. Remember the key to a purposeful life:

“Serving others is an honor, not a chore.”

If you want to learn more about volunteering, making a difference, passionate giving, or simply how to become kinder, get in touch with me. I look forward to hearing from you!

Have a blessed and beautiful holiday season and a successful, loving New Year!

All my love,

Isabella