Being Of Service

While it is true that I often receive some sort of personal benefit from being of service, I often give no thought to self and it is quite possible to do so without thought to a return.  At first it took considerable discipline for me to say nothing, but it was better for me when no-one knew of my act of service.  I also tried to keep in mind that “a master craftsman leaves no trace”, meaning that if no-one noticed, I had done my job well.  Having gone through an extensive period of disciplined not striving for a return, I now usually just act to help.  I found/find it amusing to watch my ego protest at not getting proper recognition.