Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Service lacking joy fails to benefit either the provider or the recipient.
- In plain terms
- Helping without happiness helps no one.
- What can you take from it?
- Find joy in service to make it meaningful for everyone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel joy when helping others?
- What makes your service feel burdensome?
Another view
Some necessary services require endurance rather than joy.
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