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INTRODUCTION

A little girl named Maggie, Joe Thompson's compassion for the kid, and the love and happiness
she offers to the childless Thompson family are the main characters of T. S. Arthur's short story
"An Angel in Disguise." When Maggie's mother passed away, leaving her three children in the
care of fate, she was left all by herself. John and Kate were accepted by two villagers, but no one
expressed interest in taking Maggie, who had been ill and bedridden owing to a fall from a
window for two years.

No one wanted to take the initiative, despite everyone's suggestions to


take her to the poorhouse. The only individual unable to leave the poor
girl alone was Joe Thompson. It's a harsh thing to leave her in such a
situation, he murmured to the blacksmith's wife. After waiting no
longer, the blacksmith's wife advised that Joe accompany the woman
to the poorhouse. Maggie's tiny white face had turned pale, and as she
cried out, "O Mr. Thompson! Don't abandon me here by myself!”
Despite his gruff attitude, Joe had some soft areas in his heart. The
young sick girl's request couldn't be turned down by him. "No
sweetheart you shan't be left alone," he said as he approached her.
Then he took her home, carrying her in his arms, overcoming her fears
of how his "vinegar-tempered wife" might react on seeing her. After
convincing his wife to be more compassionate towards the child, he
then saw the child grow up into a happy adult.

Thompson undoubtedly gave the girl a new and exciting life. Joe
Thompson showed great selflessness and compassion by helping
another person. We know that good things happen to people who do
good things. Joe also agreed with the same theory. That's why he said,
"Whoever gives her even a cup of cold water should not go
unrewarded.......to be kind to her for one night;to make her life
comfortable for one night." And we see, Thompson's good work didn't
go in vain. Initially, his wife wasn't so happy with the child, but over
time she came to develop a soft spot for her. Maggie's sweetness, her
look of love, patience and gratitude were like honey to her soul. The
girl melted her heart which had been frozen for so many years in the
absence of a child in the family.Jane Thompson became irritable and
short-tempered because she was lonely, but Maggie's love now made
her feel human emotions again. The child was a source of joy and
happiness for the whole family.

This only emphasizes that virtues like selflessness and compassion


bring happiness not only for others but also for oneself.
IMPORTANCE OF COMPASSION

Compassion is defined as the feeling that arises when you perceive another’s
suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. Compassion is what
makes us human and allows us to engage with others. By being more
compassionate as a society, we can reduce struggling; both for ourselves and
for others Compassion is important because it promotes meaningful
connections, facilitates problem-solving, and improves health and wellbeing.
Compassion, at its core, is about putting aside judgment and refusing to turn
away from challenging situations. It’s about understanding the struggles of
another person and wanting to help.

Compassion can be difficult to find these days. Numerous come up


short to get it how basic benevolence is to our survival and joy as
human creatures. For a few, kindness isn’t profitable at all. It
might indeed be disdained. It’s seen as a shortcoming and opportunity to be
taken advantage of.
How compassion benefits onself and others

Humans thrive in communities–we are meant to be social. And, compassion is a


critical tool in creating strong connections and building relationships. By truly
understanding and caring about what others are experiencing, you become
better able to respond in helpful ways. Compassion can help you approach
situations with kindness and interest, an approach that creates trust. From that
strong foundation, lasting relationships can be built and potential problems can
be tackled together. Research shows how compassion affects our brains.
When someone feels compassion, their heart rate slows down. The brain
releases hormones like oxytocin, which is often called the love hormone. It
may have benefits such as easing depression and anxiety symptoms.
Compassion also increases brain activity in areas associated with caregiving,
empathy, and pleasure. This activity encourages humans to act on their
feelings and help others.
Compassion and empathy
Compassion isn’t simply about understanding someone else’s situation; it’s also
about being inspired to act. For example, showing compassion to people with
mental illness means taking the time to listen to them and support them. It
means being there for them and letting them know they can count on you. It
may mean listening, helping them find services or resources, advocating for
better healthcare, or talking to your legislators and communities about the
necessity of affordable care. Compassion without taking any action is empathy.
Compassion is what you get when you combine empathy with action.
Compassion drives people to do something about another person’s situation.
It motivates them to help others, especially the most vulnerable in society,
without expecting a reward.
Humans are naturally compassionate
Research has shown that compassion and kindness are deeply rooted in
human nature–our first impulse is to cooperate rather than compete. Even
toddlers spontaneously help people in need out of genuine concern for their
welfare. This innate kindness, however, often gets lost in a society built on
competition.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICING SELFLESSNESS

True selflessness is acting without thinking about how we will profit


or benefit.
Acting selflessly is beneficial to everyone because it lifts our spirits and makes us feel better.
Some researchers have found that people who practice being kind and generous experience the
same things as others.

Qualities required for compassion


There are many qualities that tie together with being selfless generosity is a
part of acting selflessly. Along with generosity,
there’s kindness, thoughtfulness, and a sense of humility also ties with being
selfless.

Benefits of showing selflessness


You will also become more helpful and focused on the wants and needs of others.
And it makes them happier. In the fast-paced, self-centered, material world, we often find
ourselves unhappy and aimless.
When we understand that egoism and materialism do not lead us to contentment, we experience
being happiest as a helper or provider, rather than as an egotist or an acquirer.
Helping one person may not change the world, but it may change that person's world. And only
then can you find meaning. We begin to live when we can live outside ourselves -
when welove. And true love is not selfish, but altruistic.

We express our love by acting kindly and showing that we carefor each
other.

Everyone is more likely to be happier if they focus on helping andcaring


for each other. It improves relationships of all kinds.

Selflessness vs selfishness
Our lives can be lived for any number of purposes. They can be used to
advance a personal kingdom for selfish reasons (money, possessions,
fame, prestige, reputation). But our lives can also be lived for the pursuit of
justice, happiness, or growth for another person or people group. We can
live to solve the problems we encounter in this world. We can dedicate
ourselves to advancing certain ideals. But only when we embrace service
and selflessness will we find lasting significance in our world.

Many will try to define success in terms of winning out over others, having
power over others, or the ability to dominate others. The lust for power is
common and widespread in humans—the power to order others around,
the power to make decisions that will impact others, and the power to own
when others cannot.

But this type of happiness and influence is short-lived. It will always fade.
Nobody is intimately drawn to selfishness. Nobody seeks the wise counsel
of a selfish person. Nobody is willing to give themselves up for one who
desires his own kingdom above all things.

However, we are uniquely drawn to those who selflessly give of


themselves. Those who love and give generously find a type of fulfillment
that extends beyond position, title, or structure. They find an authority that
reaches into our heart and soul. Their example is studied. Their counsel is
sought. Their stories are told in positive ways. And their happiness is truly
lasting.

We should refuse to overlook the importance of selflessness. Instead, we


should choose to pursue selflessness as the very means to achieve
happiness—not just for our own sake, but for the sake of those we choose
to love.
Happiness doesn’t come through selfishness but through selflessness.

CONCLUSION
If the world was made up of people who only cared about themselves,
we would be in a constant state of conflict, destruction, and tragedy.
We already get a taste of that since we live in a world where societal
institutions and laws are frequently developed without compassion.
Things only get better when people step outside themselves and put
kindness into action.

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