Something inspirational:

“The most truly generous persons are those who give silently without hope of praise or reward.”

CAROL RYRIE BRINK

In dedication of George Michael

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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4 comments on “A Carol Ryrie Brink quote”

  1. If I have a weakness, it is to be unselfish. As you know, that doesn't always work to my advantage, but I wouldn't deny myself the pleasure of giving.

    1. Thanks Tim. There's absolutely nothing wrong with being unselfish, that's how life should go, but you're right, being unselfish usually doesn't work to our advantage.

      I too wouldn't deny myself the pleasure of giving. Giving is the ultimate sacrifice and as long as we don't neglect ourselves in the process of giving and helping others, I believe it's the right thing to do.

  2. Great quote. Those that give expecting recognition or reward ought not to give at all.

    Selflessness is a wonderful virtue, unfortunately not often possessed by those in the fortunate position of being able to give the most.

    1. Yes, I think we go back to the resentment thing. The more we live with resentment, the less we're capable of giving; even though as you say we may be in a fortunate position to give.

      Although that wasn't a personal experience of mine, I do know someone close who found it difficult to give, due to emotional issues.

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