Look for the helpers

Fred Rogers was the host of the popular long-running public television children’s show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. One of his most famous pieces of advice to children was “Look for the helpers”… which seems like excellent advice – especially in a time of disaster or tragedy.

If you find yourself in a situation where you don’t know what to do – or you are feeling anxious, I believe Fred has a great suggestion. If you look, you can always spot those that are willing to give aid. If you don’t see them… you aren’t looking hard enough.

But, I would like to take this idea a step further.

Instead of looking for the helpers, I desire to Be A Helper.

I certainly have a long way to go and know that life is a journey, not a destination.  On this journey, I have found that the Law of Reciprocity is real. If you are not filmier with this law, you may have also heard it called by another name – like “The Golden Rule”.

Reciprocity dates as far back as the time of Hammurabi (c. 1792–1750 BC). Hammurabi’s code, a collection of 282 laws and standards, lists crimes and their various punishments as well as guidelines for citizens’ conduct. This is where the principle of “eye for an eye” finds its roots.

Law #196: “If a man destroy the eye of another man, they shall destroy his eye. If one break a man’s bone, they shall break his bone. If one destroy the eye of a freeman or break the bone of a freeman he shall pay one gold mina. If one destroy the eye of a man’s slave or break a bone of a man’s slave he shall pay one-half his price.

Just like in the physical world, Newton’s Third Law of Motion (for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction) has truth in non-physical space. Napoleon Hill, in his best selling book “Think and Grow Rich“, refers to this space as “ether”… which the medium that thought vibrations travel.

I know, I know… this all might sound strange – but the Law of Reciprocity is activated by how you treat and think about others – including yourself. One of the secrets to finding success in life is simply to live by this instruction:

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you…

This teaching is easier said than done, many times, which is why I continue to need practice… the best way I have found to move towards that goal can be summed up in this:

The fastest way to achieve success is to first help others succeed.

If I can help you in any way, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to connecting with you.

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