According to Jason Singh, good deeds can help make someone’s day – and the world – a little better.
Volunteering over the summer was a breakthrough in finding one of my biggest values.
During the summer I was invited to do some volunteering in my neighborhood. At first I was hesitant, but soon I was certain that it was something I wanted to try out. The program started the second week of summer and we started with small local help to those in need. We would help out by giving food and doing basic humanitarianism. When the program ended it was a breakthrough for me as I learned how much of an aid receiving help when you truly need it can be, especially when I saw the reactions from those who we helped.
I want people to understand that helping others is a value that everyone should have. I like to think that we just never know when we might need help ourselves. Helping others makes you feel a better person and it gives you a greater sense of belonging. It carries great importance.
What I learned from this experience is that altruism – the act of helping and/or providing for others – can be quite powerful for everyone involved. Helping can make you a better person and be seen as one too. The deeds you do for the world and others will never be forgotten. Helping can be as small as helping someone pickup something they dropped, or as great and big as you want it to. I invite you today to start helping others even if it’s just helping your parents out. You will find great satisfaction and it’s a change for positive fulfillment in your life.