tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post4385032217267738638..comments2024-03-26T04:43:26.948-07:00Comments on The Business/Judo of Life: Mom advice on judo and lifeDr. AnnMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-41480670912650179742013-06-16T22:35:36.238-07:002013-06-16T22:35:36.238-07:00Hi, Gene -
You know, it really isn't "no...Hi, Gene -<br /><br />You know, it really isn't "nothing for nothing" in my view. Since people helped me when I was younger it is something now to pay back the something given to me then.Dr. AnnMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-35522303982318726362013-05-21T22:09:30.247-07:002013-05-21T22:09:30.247-07:00I would say some of what I do is altruistic in tha...I would say some of what I do is altruistic in that I expect no return, but I feel as if I AM returning kindness that has been paid to me, sometime by people who have passed away years ago. Since there is no way to pay them back, all I can do to show my gratitude is to follow their example and help others when I can.Dr. AnnMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-10365656192226895312013-05-19T19:24:07.406-07:002013-05-19T19:24:07.406-07:00Whilst it may not be quite the same point you'...<br />Whilst it may not be quite the same point you're making...<br /><br />Reasoning for the 'lying, exaggerating' - and the subsequent empathising, may be quite easily surmised...However, it's the 'doing what's right - and forgetting about it' that intrigues me more.<br /><br />So often, in my erstwhile years, I'd wondered about the word 'altruism', proper. And, if it appeared only as a descriptive noun of a actual act for - I suspect - only a fraction of the occasions that it's supposed that it had really occurred? You see, I didn't think I'd truly witnessed it much, until recently, where I saw it first-hand within a radio assignment I did; where upon I observed real charity-workers in their aiding of the sick and elderly (too long-winded for specifics, on this platform), working altruistically for no apparent return, or discernible source of reward. Of course, this goes on around the world, thankfully!<br /><br />Being no Father Teresa, myself, I've so admired the notion of altruism; and would've liked to pay it forward, or send the rope back down (like you, Dr.) on occasion; but, posts like this - and the aforementioned due-diligence and care of the workers helping the aged - brings it home to me, that I really haven't had either the opportunity, time, taste, temperament or inclination, to do so - without some sort of appreciation, even if it is just a "thank you, Gene". Just wanting to be thanked, at least verbally, must be what appeals to my ego; creating my moral dilemma?<br />Shameful? I think it might be, in many cases. As for "doing what you think is right": I've always found this part quite easy, and reassuring, somehow. Forgetting about it? Well, I promise to reconsider my 'nothing for nothing' approach, sincerely.<br /><br />I hope my skew-wiff, and slightly convoluted, unsolicited contribution is of some benefit to your noble post (now, will madam being paying by cheque, or cash, today?) lol<br /><br />PS<br /><br />My Black Labrador, Remy, wanted me to ask if their is a tutorial video, or something available on here; that would aid her in warding-off the amorous advances of Biffo, the Bulldog from next door...She wondered if you might demonstrate this "Willie Nelson" that she's heard so much about - in a future blog?<br />Sincerely,<br />Much love,<br /><br />Gene, UKAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12166792478624440901noreply@blogger.com