BIKERS CLUB NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE | Page 32

ISSUE 11 | NOVEMBER 2019 BIKERS CLUB | MAGAZINE | PAGE 32 The Altruistic Lifestyle No one has ever become poor by giving Altruism involves acting out of concern for the well-being of other people. In some cases, these acts of altruism lead people to jeopardize their own health and well-being to help others. In many cases, these behaviours are performed unselfishly and without any expectations of reward. Other instances, known as reciprocal altruism, involve taking actions to help others with the expectation that they offer help in return. What is it that inspires individuals to give their time, energy, and money for the betterment of others, even when they receive nothing tangible in return. What is Altruism? Altruism is the unselfish concern for other people; doing things simply out of a desire to help, not because you feel obligated to out of duty, loyalty, or religious reasons. Everyday life is filled with small acts of altruism, from holding the door for strangers to the giving money to the homeless. New stories often focus on grander cases of altruism, such as a man who dives into an icy river to rescue a drowning stranger or a generous donor who gives thousands of dollars