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Narrated by Marie T. Russell.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
August 15, 2023
The focus for today is:
I am willing to ask for help (and give it as well).
Today's inspiration was written by Melissa De Witte:
We love stories about spontaneous help, and that may explain why random acts of kindness go viral on social media. But in reality, the majority of help occurs only after a request has been made.
It’s often not because people don’t want to help and must be pressed to do so. Quite the opposite, people want to help, but they can’t help if they don’t know someone is suffering or struggling, or what the other person needs and how to help effectively, or whether it is their place to help—perhaps they want to respect others’ privacy or agency.
A direct request can remove those uncertainties, such that asking for help enables kindness and unlocks opportunities for positive social connections. It can also create emotional closeness when you realize someone trusts you enough to share their vulnerabilities, and by working together toward a shared goal.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
Go Ahead, Ask For Help. It Makes People Happy
Written by Melissa De Witte.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of being willing to ask for help (and give it as well) (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: Sometimes people may not ask for help directly. So, we need to listen to our heart and offer help when we feel it is needed. People can accept or they can say no. That is their choice. But, if we feel inspired to offer help, that is probably in response to their unvoiced need.
Our focus for today: I am willing to ask for help (and give it as well).
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