From Amanda's very early writing (1990s to early 2000s), shared as it was originally written.
REAL LOVE NEEDS WORK
This week I was lucky enough to meet and chat with Stuart Moore - an author and expert on how to make money work for you. Discussing people's pasts, he commented on the value of having someone in your life who 'does something for you without keeping a score'.
A person who is happy to help you; guide you or set you on the right path and expects nothing in return. They don't think in terms of 'reward', or expecting you to reciprocate. Their joy is in seeing you prosper, grow or develop.
In particualr we were discussing the impact a person like this can have on a child who has no parents - or children whose parents are absent or abusive - or anyone with a low or damaged self esteem. One person who sees potential in another and gives love (when love hasn't been given for a long time) in the form of 'something without keeping a score' can change a life direction. That gesture or gift can make a person realize they are valuable or capable or worthwhile
Thinking about this idea, I realized what a wonderful gift it would be for anyone , let alone a loved one. Imagine
And often that's all a human needs to charge ahead and be successful in life - where success is defined as living a balanced, happy and useful lie.
Once a person has done something for us and never expected anything in return, we are more likely to do the same for another. It's as though a seed is planted the first time we experience this gift and although we may not nourise and fertilise and water the seed, it grows anyway - just more slowly.
Can you think of anyone in your life who has helped you this way? Our true friends do this all the time, as do many parents. Mentors are great for giving without expecting a return - their reward is watching you blossom.
The more I thought about this the more I realized that this is one of the components of unconditional love - doing things for others and never even contemplating seeing a reward or response or payback.
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Is it one of your common behaviors? It's a fantastic way to create, enhance or develop relationships. And it's very rewarding both psychologically and physically for us - it will boost our immune systems because we are helping someone else.
If it isn't a routine part of your day, why not write "do somehting for someone today without keeping a score' on a piece of paper and stick it on a wall where you see it every day to make that behavior one you integrate into yoru daily life.
He has a wonderful gift for making complex concepts about investment and wealth creation simple and understandable. He also delights in helping people with little money to create a considerable fortune - in a relatively short time. He's a great bloke to know!
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