Comments on: Altruism – One of the Keys to Happiness

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By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:23:31 +0000

Thanks for your comment Sara!
That is an interesting point. I'm going to have to research that further as
I don't know the answer – if a tree falls in the forest, and nobody is
around to hear it, does it make a sound? =)

By: SidSavara

SidSavara — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:23:31 +0000

By: Sara at On Simplicity

Sara at On Simplicity — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:16:52 +0000

The research is compelling, and it's also something I've experienced in my life. The simple act of opening a door for someone else can put a smile on my face. But I do wonder if recognition for one's efforts plays a role in the happiness as well. When good acts go ignored, does it diminish the happiness?

By: SidSavara

SidSavara — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:03:13 +0000

Thanks for dropping by Eric! I like the analogy – it's good for you long
term, it's just hard to get moving sometimes. Thatt's just given me an idea
for a post too!

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:47:35 +0000

I look at giving of ourselves in the same way as exercise. It's often hard to start doing it, but you always feel better afterward. And the parallel continues with the fact that we are always better off when we give, just like when we work out. Kind of cheesy analogy, I know. Just a way I remind myself of the fact that I NEED to give just as much as others NEED to receive.

Thanks for taking the time to lay out such a solid post. Eric.

By: SidSavara

SidSavara — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:04:19 +0000

Thanks for the comment Vincent – checked out your post too, my favorite are
the cartoons (everyone loves cartoons!)

By: Vincent

Vincent — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:24:32 +0000

Hi Sid, nice post. I have just written an article on happiness and maybe you would like to take a look at it.. Here is the link http://www.healthmoneysuccess.com/257/learn-how…

By: SidSavara

SidSavara — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:44:13 +0000

Thanks for your comment b. You're right – it's all about 1 person at a
time.

By: B. Wilde

B. Wilde — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:42:56 +0000

I completely subscribe to the beliefs you share about the happiness that we experience when we give of ourselves rather than in what we can buy. Your comment about it being “counter intuitive” is so true and yet sad that our culture is full of this kind of belief. I admire that you are taking steps to make a difference. It will occur a person at a time making a difference in the lives of others. Thanks for sharing.b

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Alpha Student - Are we having fun yet? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:05:20 +0000

[...] Altruism – One of the Keys to Happiness – Great post by Sid Savara, though mainly aimed at American workers. The video at the very bottom of the post is particularly worth watching. [...]

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By: SidSavara

SidSavara — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:09:41 +0000

Thanks for your comment David. I'm glad to see that you're doing your part for humanitarian efforts – it's wonderful!

By: David B Katague

David B Katague — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:30:37 +0000

My definition of happiness is a Happy Family and helping others: My philosophy in life::

"The time that you have really live is the time when you have touch the lives of others".

Thus, for the last 15 years, my family and I have been involved with humanitarian projects in my poor province of Marinduque., Philippines

If you are curious what kind of projects we have done to alleviate poverty in the Philippines please, visit our website, www.marinduqueinternational.org Perhaps you can help!

By: SidSavara

SidSavara — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:51:19 +0000

Thanks Patricia! I do the same thing – especially when sometimes people post
an hour long video and I was just stopping by to browse for a few minutes =)

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:20:24 +0000

I really like these videos.I generally visit TED to see what they have to share.Thanks for posting about them.Sometimes the problem with videos is that you dont have enough time to watch them , but I keep the post to watch them later.
Patricia

By: SidSavara

SidSavara — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:32:58 +0000

Thanks Kimberlee! I agree - we're so fortunate to live in a country where
we have so much, and I hope in some small way my article contributes to the
conversation, and in a way that's relevant to my readers.

You've got a wonderful blog and a great personal, inspiring post up, I just
read it.

By: SidSavara

SidSavara — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:23:21 +0000

Thanks for your comment Tyler, and for the inspiring quote =). Interestingly
enough, his presentation ends on the topic of optimism – but I don't recall
if he said that quote in the context of this presentation.

By: Tyler Banfield

Tyler Banfield — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:58:36 +0000

I didn't have time to watch the entire presentation from Seligman, but I really like a quote from him that I stumbled across last week: “It’s pretty simple, actually. Figure out what you’re good at. And then apply your strengths to a greater purpose. And don’t forget to cultivate optimism along the way.”

By: Kimberlee

Kimberlee — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:17:45 +0000

Great post Sid! We would all do better to learn to live on less, and give of our time, money, and possessions to those who need it. We would all feel better, and be promoting world unity. I've also done my part and posted a Blog Action Day post on Poverty in America. Stumbled and Dugg.

Kimberlee