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Randall | I was thinking about the most successful people I know today, and I realized something surprising...they all serve others in some way. It got me to thinking that we are all here to give service to others and are only truly happy when providing something valuable to others and in doing so to feel valued. The greatest leaders are also servants. ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark |
Ami Anne | quote: Originally posted by Randall: I was thinking about the most successful people I know today, and I realized something surprising...they all serve others in some way. It got me to thinking that we are all here to give service to others and are only truly happy when providing something valuable to others and in doing so to feel valued. The greatest leaders are also servants. Man Randall I just thinking about LL and how it has grown. It is because you employ Biblical principles. The Bible is all about service. When a person forgets about themselves and gives, God blesses them way beyond what they could get by keeping everything to themselves for fear of not having enough. One of my Bible teachers says that God is El Shaddai(God of plenty) not El Cheapo
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YoursTrulyAlways | Servanthood El Shaddai, el shaddai El-elyon na adonia Age to age you're still the same By the power of the name El shaddai, el shaddai Erkamka na adonai I will praise and lift you high El shaddai Through your love and through the ram You saved the son of Abraham Through the power of your hand You turned the sea into dry land To the outcast on her knees You were the God who really sees And by your might You set your children free Through the years you've made it clear That the time of Christ was near Though the people couldn't see What Messiah ought to be Your most awesome work was done Through the frailty of your son I will praise and lift you high El shaddai
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hippichick | I agree, life should be about service... An old Pisces flame once told me that I need not go to church, cause I tithe every Sunday at work.... Really put some things in perspective for me, and really makes my job easier.... gread post, Randall~ |
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Randall | Thanks, Hip! It kind of makes you look in a different light at those who dedicate the majority of their lives to service--like ambulance and emergency care personnel, teachers, police officers, and firefighters. They definitely don't do it for the money. Not everyone can be a Mother Teresa, but we can all serve in some capacity. Most would agree that Jesus was a leader, yet He washed the feet of His disciples. Nothing quite like teaching by example! And a special thanks to those in the aforementioned careers. I, for one, am very grateful for the scarifices you make. ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark |
Mblake81 | If I had a place. You would get access to what all other houses(or something better than that) there provided as service to others, You must bring something that alleviates a problem, eliminates a suffering or teaches in order to stay. I would name it, Liquescens Olla (Melting Pot) http://translate.google.com/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|la|Melting%20Pot%0A%0ALocation%20name http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melting_pot The melting pot is a metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements "melting together" into a harmonious whole with a common culture. It is particularly used to describe the assimilation of immigrants to the United States; the melting-together metaphor was in use by the 1780s. The Fire = Aries,Leo,Sag. The Metal Pot = Taurus,Virgo,Cap. Water Vapor = Cancer,Scorpio,Pis. The People = Gemini,Libra,Aqua. |
Ami Anne | One thing I find about Servant Leadership is that you cannot out give God. Today, a girl wrote the most beautiful note on my FB page. I had helped her with Deja and the moon and BPD with which she suffered. She made my day with her kind words. If you give to others, God will give back to you so that you never have to worry if other people will. It is the opposite of bondage. It is the ultimate in freedom ime. ------------------ Passion, Lust, Desire. Check out my journal http://www.mychristianpsychic.com/
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Mblake81 | quote: Originally posted by Randall: I was thinking about the most successful people I know today, and I realized something surprising...they all serve others in some way. It got me to thinking that we are all here to give service to others and are only truly happy when providing something valuable to others and in doing so to feel valued. The greatest leaders are also servants.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_leadership Servant leadership is a philosophy and practice of leadership, coined and defined by Robert K. Greenleaf (1904–1990) and supported by many other leadership and management writers. Servant-leaders achieve results for their organizations by giving priority attention to the needs of their colleagues and those they serve. Servant-leaders are often seen as humble stewards of their organization's resources: human, financial and physical. |
SaggiMC | there is 'nothing new' about this concept here. I've known this since birth. It's not just leaders either. It could just be someone you meet in the street - have a conversation like Ami said and thereby 'being of service' I just think it's inbred in all of us, it's what makes the world go around.. |
Yin | SaggiMC, I like your fire. (as in your fiery opinions = Aqua Rising) |
Ami Anne | quote: Originally posted by SaggiMC: [b]there is 'nothing new' about this concept here. I've known this since birth. It's not just leaders either. It could just be someone you meet in the street - have a conversation like Ami said and thereby 'being of service'I just think it's inbred in all of us, it's what makes the world go around..[/B]
I think it is the key to happiness as the Bible says. It is more blessed(which means happy) to give than to receive.
------------------ Passion, Lust, Desire. Check out my journal http://www.mychristianpsychic.com/
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ariesdragon | quote: Originally posted by Randall: I was thinking about the most successful people I know today, and I realized something surprising...they all serve others in some way. It got me to thinking that we are all here to give service to others and are only truly happy when providing something valuable to others and in doing so to feel valued. The greatest leaders are also servants.
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SaggiMC | quote: Originally posted by Ami Anne: I think it is the key to happiness as the Bible says. It is more blessed(which means happy) to give than to receive.
Isnt' this what every mother teaches her child... I prefer to view this as a *natural universal Law* as the Godspark is within us ALL. We don't need to look outside of ourselves to be validated on ANY level... for anyone that doesn't recognise this pic, it's the *healing caduceus* |
SaggiMC | quote: Originally posted by Yin: SaggiMC, I like your fire. (as in your fiery opinions = Aqua Rising)
Well, variety is the spice of life isn't it? It would be a very boring place if we were all clones... |