2007-11-03 12:37:43 · 19 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
well, that sounds more like my definition of love.
2007-11-03 12:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
I agree and service to humanity is the best work of life. Your services to mankind must be rooted within your heart. It must be truly given without any expectation or reward. That is the best way and the very purpose of service. Not asking in return otherwise your intention is not truly a rewarding on your part.
Thanks for asking. Have a great day!
2007-11-03 13:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by Third P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rena, that's a bit simplistic. Service is rewarded by an internal sense of satisfaction and self content. So, one way or another recognition is internal or external, but it's there.
Does it make service any less valued by the receiver or any less valuable to humanity? Not at all.
2007-11-03 14:25:40 · answer #3 · answered by whuz007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most actions and intents which fall under the heading "service" in the true form are done mainly for altruistic purposes. The word "service" essentially means "serving" and that in its purest form does not include recognition or reward.
2007-11-03 13:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Those who like to serve may not be into rewards or even recognition, but they like to be able to give as much of themselves as they can. Sometimes recognition can be helpful in furthering ones abiltity to serve. What counts is that they are only interested in that which will help them serve even better. Service should be done in the spirit of trying to be as helpful as you can be, if rewards or recognition comes, it should be used to further the service one is doing.
2007-11-03 13:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by astrogoodwin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I truly believe if we are doing a good deed under the disguise of charity we should not feel the need to be recognized nor should we expect or accept rewards! I like nothing better than dooing something for someone & not have them even know who did it* Random acts of kindness are the most rewarding when the giver remains anonymous*
2007-11-04 00:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by Me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, my service is to serve and help others. I never ask or want to be compensated or receive recognition from others, other than a thank you for helping which reinforces I am doing my job correctly. There are times when I question if I am doing enough and that in itself is understandable in any profession we chose in life; self doubt creeps in at some point in peoples lives from time to time. I find the greatest joy in being there for others, it is who I am.
2007-11-04 01:39:54 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If that is the intention of the service. Such as Public Service or Non Profit Service.
There are those who use a service to make a living. By providing a service for monetary remuneration.
2007-11-03 13:12:00 · answer #8 · answered by Shelley C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello Rena, I think it's more about common courtesy than anything. It's away of thanking that someone for the service, not so much a reward, appreciation.
2007-11-03 14:23:42 · answer #9 · answered by robink71668 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but there's always a reward of personal validation. That can be a trap for those who measure their "service" by their own beliefs rather than its real value to the served. Like missionaries of all kinds, perhaps?
2007-11-03 18:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I agree with it 100%. "Haced Tesoros en el Cielo, no en la Tierra." The Bible tells us to make treasures in Heaven, not on Earth. Is what I wrote in Spanish. We should help the ones who needs help whenever possible without waiting for recompension, for doing it.
2007-11-03 13:56:38 · answer #11 · answered by a.vasquez7413@sbcglobal.net 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋