Volunteerism

After feeling pretty darned blue for a long period of time, I knew I has to snap out of it.  So, to get out of 'the dirty diaper of life', I decided to volunteer so I could put my energy into something GOOD instead of wasting it all bemoaning MY situation. 

One local non-profit, The Wellness Community (http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org), drew my attention.  I had heard about it through a Holiday Home Tour that they sponsored as a fundraiser.  It is a nationwide organization that provides free support, education and hope to cancer patients and their loved ones.  And so I called and volunteered my time and computer skills.  WHAT A BONUS FOR ME.  Not only could they use my help, I think they may have saved me from a total meltdown.  The people who are employed there are wonderfully devoted, but the volunteers are so giving and such a fun bunch of men and women.  Some have been touched by cancer and continue to give back to the TWC. 

Volunteering is a wonderful way to be of service.  But more than that, it can remind you of how lucky you are, it's a great way to meet truly good people, and it just plain makes you feel really good.  So think about volunteering your time.  The return on your investment is priceless.