What do you think? If a person cheerfully and willingly does something to help another and finds some kind of personal satisfaction in it are they more caring than a person who begrudgingly performs an action in behalf of another? Does sacrificing time and/or resources indicate a greater level of caring than just offering time, kindness and service?
There is a debate raging in our household regarding this topic. Neutral parties' opinions are greatly appreciated.
2006-11-22 05:32:38 · 6 answers · asked by oldyogi 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Helping someone, regardless of YOUR reaction, is a good thing. Whether or not you want to do it, it only matters that you DID do it. To enjoy it and get personal satisfaction is merely a bonus.
2006-11-22 05:35:28 · answer #1 · answered by JoMama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our individual personalities are wired differently from one another. Some of us have the temperament to perform these types of humane service while others haven't.
IMO, it shouldn't serve as a judgment against or for any person. It is what it is. We are who we are.
Others may have the resources to give, while others have the time to give, yet others haven't either. Generosity of spirit is far more important for all parties to practice, for in the final analysis, that IS who we are.
2006-11-22 06:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. Balls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone present will be able to tell whether a person does something because they want to or because they feel the need to. Either way it is nice that they did it, but doing something out of the kindness of your heart is better than doing something because you feel you have to. You will both feel the difference.
2006-11-22 06:30:09 · answer #3 · answered by River 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duty and Honour are closely related. Honour means being true to yourself and not only meeting your obligations but going betond them. Your attitude to duty can be the difference between joy and despair.
2006-11-22 05:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by Sid B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the deed but the intent that matters. Selfless deeds are more virtuous than duty with resentment.
2006-11-22 05:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by SunFun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the attitude that makes the difference. If you do something for someone because you WANT to it is better than do something for someone because you HAVE to.
2006-11-22 05:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by Ha Ha Charade You Are................... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋