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“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

Audrey Hepburn

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Everyone has to learn to take care of themselves first before they can help others. Think about a time when you had to figure out how to do something tough on your own, like fixing a bike or cooking your first meal. You realized that you could rely on yourself to get things done. As you get older, you understand that your left hand, for example, can be used to help you accomplish your tasks and take care of yourself. However, life isn't just about looking after yourself; it's also about supporting others. Imagine you've become good at fixing bikes. Now, when a friend’s bike breaks, you can use your skills—your other hand—to help them. So, one hand, your experience and abilities, is for your own problems, and the other is for lending a hand to people around you who need support. This balancing of self-care and assisting others can lead to a more fulfilling and connected life.

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Compassion Empowerment Helping others Independence Maturity Personal growth Self-help Self-reliance Support Wisdom
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