Altruism???

Last night after a fun filled night of partying, I did my usual routine with Jamil and Kareem and we went to the gas station (Sheetz) for a drink (I had Voss water) after the club. While walking to our car I heard that familiar voice of need. This voice came from the car parked next to us. Jamil and Kareem didn't hesitate, and hopped in the car to avoid contact with this person, but everyone knows that I am the compassionate one. He said excuse me and I knew what was coming next. I mean at 3 in the morning there are only a few things that people want your attention for... I figured money, and as usual, I was right. He said that he was trying to make it back to Apex and needed just a few gallons of gas. He continued to say that I could have his name, cell number, license and registration information to contact him. I stopped him in mid sentence and stated no problem man, and gave him ten dollars. I didn't tell him my name or ask for any sort of repayment. I simply said I hope this gets you where you need to go and told him to have a safe drive home.

Which leads me to my point. I felt good after helping the man, but not because I felt that I was better than him or got something out of the situation, but because I genuinely was happy to be there for someone that was in need. My good friend and frat brother, Tyrell, told me that there is no such thing as pure altruism, but I beg to differ. I would like to think that there are people in the world that would help others not for gain, but just out of the kindness of their heart. I don't think that it is as prevalent as I would like to think, but I do believe that it exists. I like to think of myself as being one of those people in that Liberty Mutual commercial. So, today my friends, I would like to encourage you to do a good deed and not for some underlying purpose to make yourself feel better or to be repaid but just to know that you have made a difference in someones life. Because there is no telling what kind of chain reaction this could cause in the lives of others down the line.