1. We hear from wise teachers throughout time and from every culture that humans are meant to help one another. That giving your time, labor, money, art, music, ideas, self-without expecting a reward or payment is a path to happiness.
2.We so often see the world as greedy, dishonest, selfish. Well, sometime it is. How can we change that? One selfless deed at a time. Paying it forward.
3.You can work to clean up a park or a beach, take care of animals, read to the elderly, tutor, coach, translate, do literally hundreds of other interesting projects. Volunteering helps you see a world that's bigger than your family, friends, and school.
4.It helps you get comfortable around people you don't yet know at all-an important skill when you leave high school. And since some adults don't spend any time around teens, it shows them what wonderful humans can be! Or you can do something totally unique.
5.Giving without expecting to get back is flat-out beautiful. It connects us to each other and makes the tough parts of life softer. It's a bit of honey in our hearts, calm in our minds, and sweetness in our souls.
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