Don’t Bite the Hands That Feed You!

Don’t Bite the Hands That Feed You

It never amazes me how some of the people that you help the most are the very ones that are not there
when you need them. I’ve always been taught that if you are in a position to help someone in need you
should do it. However, it appears that if this is done a little too often people begin to expect that you
will always come through for them no matter what, not caring about what’s going on with you at the
time. Life is a series of lessons, one built upon another. It is through learning these lessons that we
become adept at maneuvering through life. Also, we must do unto others as we wish them to do unto
us. I take this literally as meaning to treat others the way you want to be treated. If you find a friend or
family member that shows you love and kindness show the same love and kindness toward them. Be
there for them when they need you the same as they are there for you. Don’t always take and never
give. You will find that when you receive love and kindness, in turn, reciprocate blessings will
continually come your way.
Don’t turn your back on those that help you because of that one time that they are not able to help. You
don’t know what’s going on with them and probably don’t bother to ask or even care. Don’t let your
selfishness be the end of a heartwarming relationship. Accept the fact that the reason why they are
unable to help you has nothing to do with you. It might be something they are not able to do at the time
for many reasons, none of which you know.
Friendship and support are not always about helping monetarily. It’s providing a shoulder to lean on
when times are tough. It is bringing a homemade soup or providing help around the house when your
loved one is under the weather. It oftentimes comes in small gestures. Don’t give up on a friend out of
selfishness when you can’t get what you want from him or her. Life is not like that. You can’t always get
what you want. Learn the lessons of self-care and self-sufficiency. You never know when you will need
that person again. In other words, “don’t bite the hand that feeds you” out of selfishness. Thumbs up,
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Marvin Dixon, Founder
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