When we help others, we actually help ourselves. According to Dr. Stephen Post, "The evidence for the benefits of giving is now extremely powerful, and suggests that healthcare professionals might wish to recommend such activities to patients.“ Helping others fills your life with happiness, improves your health and can even make your life longer, as his research shows.
Another study came to a very similar conclusion; “doing good” may be an important avenue by which people create meaningful and satisfying lives. That's why so many people participate in meaningful activities such as volunteering. This only confirms that pleasure-seeking behaviors do not bring us as much happiness as... making others happy.
So it seems that the ends justify the means after all. It all becomes even more magical when the nature of chaotic good acts become alive in real life. Just remember, kind deeds make everyone feel a little bit better, so do one whenever you get the chance. Even if it's in the most chaotic way possible!
