"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
I love this quote because it says what I really believe to be true: that there is so much personal benefit gained through giving to others, no matter what form that giving is in. It could be time, or money, or skill, or even just patience or a listening ear.
Today I did something pretty simple -- calling families that are new to the local high school and inquiring about how they are adjusting. The goal was just to give them a chance to ask questions, and to make them feel more welcome. Didn't take much of my time but felt as though I was contributing in some way to the community.
It's been almost a week and already this is starting to feel very good and normal, though I haven't a clue how I'll keep it up for 359 more days! Any thoughts?
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