Incredible India Monthly Contest of April#2: Self-sacrifice!

^freepik

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I could not but hop in on this contest on seeing the topic. It's actually a thought provoking topic. If everyone can really sacrifice for one another, I think the world will be a much better place for all...if not even perfect. Anyways I've got a thing or two to share, pardon me for not saluting you before delving into the discussion for the day.

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How do you glance at the term "Self-sacrifice"? Describe.

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I see this topic from the lens of selflessness. I mean that uncommon human nature that makes you put yourself on the line over and again for others. This is supposed to be a good trait which everyone should possess but it is quite unfortunate that not everyone possesses this nature not even most of the people who would submit an entry into this content.

Self sacrifice is selflessness like I earlier mentioned, it is going out of your way to ensure that others are fine. You can't actually do this if love, especially for others is totally absent from the picture. Love and humanity has to be the driving force for this kind of act because many at times you deny yourself the very comfort you want to give to others.

It is called sacrifice because it costs you and 9 out of ten times, it is painful. It's not something you would naturally want to do but here you're sticking out your neck for others because you more than care for them.

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Do you believe self-sacrifice often helps to enhance relationships? Share your viewpoint!

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Yea, I believe this so much, a sane person who sees the sacrifice others put in to make a relationship work should value such a relationship. Let me use a romantic relationship between two lovers as an example. For two genuine lovers, they can go extra miles for each other.

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This in itself is a major driver in that relationship. It could even be the very yardstick that some would use as the pass mark for tying the knot or walking down the aisle that is if they weren't married yet. The person whom the other sacrifice for would value the party who had sacrificed for their relationship.

Love is not just in words, love is action, self sacrifice is one of the channels through which love flows. So when I say I love you, I must prove it by acting it out, I mean showing it and not just speaking mere words.

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Self-sacrifice often seeks recognition and respect in return. I invite you to share your justification regarding this notion!

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I love the fact that you used the word "often" and not "always". I still have a problem with the word "often" used above though. Some people might sacrifice for you to obtain favour from you or to make you commit yourself to their affairs. This kind of sacrifice is not genuine enough because you did it with a price tag in mind. I do not think genuine love would go through that route.

What you will get instead is a kind of pay that would be compelling. You don't want to do this. I would advise that you sacrifice without expecting in return, it puts your mind and conscience in a state where you cannot be easily hurt nor heart broken and also make it void of offence when expectations are not met.

Am I now saying your sacrifice should not be recognized and appreciated? Absolutely NO! It should be beautifully appreciated. In fact anyone who overlooks the sacrifice of others without openly recognizing it is an INGRATE in my opinion. If anyone sacrifices for you in one way or the other, do well to reciprocate, you might not be able to pay them back in the same measure but acknowledged what they have done and show appreciation.

This should be our normal response to sacrifice from others. So while the other person who sacrificed is not looking to be recognized or applauded so it doesn't become an eye service even though he deserves the accolades, the person who receives should acknowledge and appreciate the sacrifice and be willing to go the extra mile for the other fellow as well.

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This can be likened to the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the cross for humanity and our response to this sacrificial act is to acknowledge and accept him as our Lord and Savior. I'm a Christian this is why I had to chip in this example. I believe you can relate especially if you share the faith with me.

I would love to wrap it up at this juncture, thank you so much for your time. I hope you found my entry of mine interesting. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section. Gracias!

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Regards
@lhorgic❤️