The joy of volunteering

Volunteering is a very rewarding endeavor and applies to everyone regardless of your social or economic status. You do not have to be of a particular race or religion to volunteer and the rewards for doing so are so gratifying that the personal benefits are immeasurable. Giving of any talent that you have to others invokes an inner and personal joy that can be difficult to describe. Volunteering may be giving of your talents, time, money, leadership or just presence. Serving the unmet needs of others allows you to gain self worth and inner joy that you may not get from your job, your family or other activities that you engage in. I guarantee that if you give it a try just one, you will be hooked. I have raised my children on the pleasures of giving and volunteering to others. Many years ago, we stopped the commercial madness of Christmas and refocused it on the pleasure of giving to others. Now every year, we make it a family event to single out one somebody or something to give back to knowing that our rewards will come in Heaven. As a result, my children have grown up to be kind and caring and giving individuals who have developed a love for their fellow man and a desire to make a difference. What a BLESSING! Give, you will be rewarded for doing so and experience the inner joy of giving.