The Act Of Kindness....

 

Last weekend I had the honor to sit with some truly wonderful people. They were a true testament of what it means to give back to the community. 
 

 We all gathered together to give tribute to the people that give selflessly of themselves for their community. As I sat in the back of the room there was a gentlemen that sat beside me. He was quiet and unassuming. As the honors were handed out this gentlemen’s name was called out. He rose and began to move to the front of the room as he did he looked around and said “this is why I sat in the back”. He was honored for giving the most hours of his time and continued service for over ten years. Even with this he did not want to be honored and was there just to serve his community. 
 

We are constantly given the message of receiving, ads for better car and more, more, more being driven into our heads.  It is easy to forget the value of giving.  Giving selflessly can do so much to help us grow as individuals.  The shear act of giving can bring a sense of joy into your life that nothing material can ever create.  We all know the analogy when you give you will receive and this is so true.  As with science every action creates a reaction so is true of giving.  What you give will create a sense of satisfaction and happiness that will just expand in your everyday life.  
 

 We should all take his selflessness as a reminder of what we should aspire to be. This is truly what people were meant to do as a community.. The selfless act of giving can help us to grow as individuals.
 

So this weekend take the time to give to someone else you will be amazed at how good it makes you feel.
 
 
This is where I give back my time to the community

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