Last evening at dinner we discussed the concept of 'altruism' -
doing something for someone with no expectation of a
reward or repayment.
reward or repayment.
But, we also discussed the seeming impossibility of
not receiving something in exchange
not receiving something in exchange
(including a good feeling upon seeing someone smile,
satisfaction from doing something good or helpful.)
Does such a reward, be it internal or external, negate the altruistic act?
Offer one act of altruism. What do you think? Feel?
Smiling at you,
Dana
Smiling at you,
Dana
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