I have found nothing more satisfying than helping another being by sharing my love, time and resources with them.
As philosopher and physician Albert Schweitzer said, “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.”
Yes, there is pleasure in enjoying material goods but that soon wears off.
Yes, there is excitement in traveling the world and seeing new places, but we always long to return home.
What lasts? The only mark we leave is our loving service to others. This is what truly matters. This is what people will speak of when our life comes to an end.
The wonderful thing about services is that it is simple to do – often the smallest acts of care change the lives of people around us.
Do you have ears? Serve this week by taking the time to really listen someone who needs your attention.
Do you have arms? Offer a hug to someone who is struggling to find hope.
Do you have a few extra Naira? Offer help to a family who needs help funding their children’s education or surprise them with food that they hunger for.
Do you have expertise? Find a young person who needs your advice and support and commit to a mentoring relationship.
In the words of Anne Frank, “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Don’t wait another minute!
Use the question, “How can I serve?” to guide you through every day this week.
Wholeheartedly serving with you,
Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
www.patriciaomoqui.com
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