Finding and Placing Value on Others

“No man is an Island” says John Donne (1572-1631). This means that Human beings do not thrive when isolated from others. In this journey of Life, one needs to identify and connect with people who will help them become better, achieve more, break barriers, attain new heights or even fall in love :) . The opportunity to identify these great minds are presented to us each day, however, some people will rather remain in their comfort zone than to grab this valuable opportunity.

To value something goes beyond regarding it as important; you also appreciate its qualities, while investing time, energy, effort, and sacrifice in its nurturing or maintenance. This isn’t a hassle; it’s about people enjoying other people, communicating passions and connecting with others who share those passions. It’s about listening, figuring
out what others need and connecting them with people you think can help, without any desires for personal gain. When we value others, we value ourselves more—we elevate our sense of well-being and facilitate our health, growth, and development.

You may never know the doors that can be opened before you except you bring down the walls of that “comfort zone” of yours. Keep in mind that the outcome of this varies from leaving one disappointed and with the mindset that it’s a complete waste of time to feeling fulfilled, excited and inspired. The major difference between these two is that the latter understands that everyone has something to give and are willing to share what they have. These are the set of people one needs to identify and connect with, however, you need to become that kind of person yourself to achieve the desired outcome.

Quote:  “Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.” -  Vera Nazarian