Altruism refers to any behavior that is designed to increase another's well being.
People often behave altruistically when they see others in desperate need, circumstances or situations and feel a desire to help and empathy towards them.
People often practice altruism without expecting reward or recognition for a good deed. They often get a "helper's high" and feel positive, uplifted and energized afterwards.
This sort of cooperative behavior helped our ancestors survive in harsh conditions for millennia, and stills has a place in our complex society. We aren't the only ones that behave altruistically. Many species including animals and organisms ignore personal cost to serve a larger group.
Research suggest that people who are more grounded and living in the current present as well as people who have fewer resources are more altruistic.
Since altruistic acts are often instantly reactive: we respond with compassion when we see others in need of help, pain or suffering. Some will put themselves at risk to aid strangers or animals. Their brains are often wired differently than those of other people according to the latest research.
For example, children are naturally altruistic. From a young age they share their compassion, toys and resources. They naturally comfort others when they are distressed, sad or angry.
“For my own part I would as soon be descended from that heroic little monkey, who braved his dreaded enemy in order to save the life of his keeper; or from that old baboon, who, descending from the mountains, carried away in triumph his young comrade from a crowd of astonished dogs—as from a savage who delights to torture his enemies, offers up bloody sacrifices, practices infanticide without remorse, treats his wives like slaves, knows no decency, and is haunted by the grossest superstitions.”
― Charles Darwin
Despite all the madness and egoism around us, there is cohesion to help us stick together.
I strongly agree with Darwin on this: There is much to learn about metaphysics from baboons. Looking back at our evolutionary past and our brains will help us learn more about future physical elements and social arrangements. Having compassion and empathy for others will allow us to be in someone else's shoes and see the other side of the equation and perspective. This way our society will better function for not only our better good but for all of humanity: humans, animals, plants and nature at large. We can work together in tandem to build a better world for all. When we learn to respect ourselves we can then respect others, nature, animals, our ecosystem, this planet and so forth. Evolution is more than just biology it is our fate.
I believe that we are currently on the verge of a great evolutionary leap! The Schumann resonance is assisting us in lifting the veil to help humanity awaken and remember who they truly are. We are souls having a human experience, not a body with a soul. Together as a collective consciousness we can thrive to higher levels of love and abundance.
Namaste ~ Paulina
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