What is Altruism?

While listening to NPR, one tends to hear an array of topics that will alert your thought processing. For example, the segment on "Altruism" caused me to ponder why someone will seek someone else's welfare, even at a risk to self. The definition of altruism is a behavior that shows a desire to help other people. Therefore, I wonder if the foundation of happiness reflects the way we treat others instead of what we want. Can altruistic individuals live healthy lives? Are altruistic less depressed? Do altruistic live longer and possess less chronic illnesses? I will answer "Yes" to all these abstract questions for the sole rationale that existence is a common thread between seeking the well-being of others than seeking self-gratification. Think about people who dedicate their lives for a cause bigger than they compared to the ones who seek to become rich based on their self-absolved fame. Which person will live a fulfill life despite the longevity of ones’ existence?

Note that altruistic individuals are not extinct; so the bottom line is that I encourage you to find a mean to volunteer now before you make your million and watch this altruistic mentality fulfill the basic essence for achieving your educational goal.

Two individuals concur with this theory by quoting, "We believe that putting others people welfare before our own is the key to a happy life. There is more to life than being famous or rich. Being wealthy with a generous loving heart should bring a sense of fulfillment to one's life. We firmly believe getting involved in the community is the right thing to do. Giving back and seeing how you've touched and changed someone life is the big reward we look forward to in life." 

quoted by: Shetavia and Kanique

Strive to become a contributor instead of a benefactor.