art of nurturing

It is a simple act to nurture others, yet the act of nurturing seems an anomaly in our current culture. What is it that prevents us from more agressively pursuing the well being of others? An obvious answer seems to be our conditioning to look out for our own well-being and needs precludes any foray into concern for another person, or being. The irony runs deep in that we seek our own growth through accumulating more and more for ourselves only to wind up on the banks of despair, questioning, "what does it mean? what am I worth?" Only through giving can we find an answer. We live in a state of buying, buying, buying...and the counterpart to that is work related to selling, selling, selling. We are in a cycle of procuring and disposing, always seeking that which will lead to personal growth and fulfillment. The answer is more simple; turn towards another and offer them a personal form of compassion, interest, or help. Nurturing is an outwardly experience that strengthens and replenishes the inward growth we seek.