Sacrifices

 

Life is an assemblage of sacrifices.  We make sacrifices throughout our lives in order to get through the days that we live.  So that we can feel as if we have some part of soul left within us.  We sacrifice time to studying and work, energy to working out and traveling.  We move away from places that we are comfortable as a sacrifice to become more accessible.  The list can go on and on.

There are many different types of sacrifices, even when it comes to the realm of relationships.  However most sacrifices that we as individuals make for others are self defeating and without purpose.  They are planned sacrifices with prior knowledge of the coming sacrifice from both parties.  Like coming over, going out, having a conversation over the phone.  The predetermination of the sacrifice causes it to lose it’s purpose, and to become part of the daily monotony and routine.  Eventually they become expectations, and then the sacrifice no longer has value and must be topped.

True sacrifice occurs sporadically.  It cannot be asked for, planned, or granted.  It must come naturally—you must feel the moment, and know that within you that the sacrifice itself is powerful.  It must be blind to truth and injustice, flexible so that it won’t break under the strain of stress, and grand enough to entice the same amount of emotion in your cohort as yourself.

Sacrifice is an important part of any relationship.  It shows care, thoughtfulness, integrity, and commitment.  A little motion such as a simple hug, or spontaneous visit can take someone’s melancholy day and make it memorable.  People want to know that they are cared for.  Asking the question inhibits the response, the only way to prove that you care for someone is by voluntarily showing them so through action.

In summary, in order to properly make an impression you must (1) be spontaneous and voluntary in your action, without pre prerequisite or request and (2) have uniqueness to your action, so that it is not expected or part of life’s routine.

Try it out, with little effort you can make a positive impact on someone’s life today.