Rebbe Nachman puts forth the idea that in order for one to truly elevate their intellect he or she needs to essentially divorce themselves from the different facets of the different exiles that keep us tied and tethered to this world of Sheker. 
Rabbeinu says that the way to create this break is by giving Tzedaka and acts of lovingkindness. 
The way I understand these two pieces is that Tzedaka is the nullification of oneself as the earner and rather sees him or herself as the vessel designated by HaShem from which the money comes. This submission of oneself is a statement of Emes and thus allows one to break away from the Sheker of exile. But what about Chesed-lovingkindness? 
I suggest that true chesed means putting oneself before you. Be it time, money, material or emotional needs. Irrespective of what you are doing the needs of the other come prior to you. This move away from prioritizing oneself is a statement of submission to the values of the Torah and this too is Emes! 

In this selfless giving, we embody the true spirit of Torah, where by prioritizing others, 
Allows us to see Emes and elevate our intellect which is inextricably linked to this one Truth!!