Beyoncé knows the secret to living a happy life, except it’s not so much a secret as a well-known truism that too few follow through on: helping others makes you happy. Beyoncé talked about what inspires her in a recent interview:
├óΓé¼┼ôI watched my parents get involved in [community charities in Houston], and that taught me how important it is to ‘give ’til it hurts.’ I saw how happy you could make people, whether just giving someone a hug, having a conversation or spending some time, and it became a part of me.”
Beyoncé donated her entire salary from the film Cadillac Records to the Phoenix House, a drug and alcohol treatment center where she did research for the movie.
├óΓé¼┼ôSisterhood means everything to me. All the charities I’m involved with are special, but I find any organization that focuses on women and children really motivating. GEMS and the young ladies the nonprofit helps are very close to my heart.├óΓé¼┬¥
While she may seem perfect, Beyoncé has her flaws as well.
“I promise I’m working on this, but I could be less messy at home and keep the clothes in my closet and off the floor!”
Blah! If only a messy room was the biggest problem in our lives!
You’re inspiring, Beyoncé! Keep doing what you do!
[Image via Andres Otero WENN.]