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“Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,
or thirsty and give you drink?
When did we see you a stranger and welcome you,
or naked and clothe you?
When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?
(Matthew 25: 37 39).
or thirsty and give you drink?
When did we see you a stranger and welcome you,
or naked and clothe you?
When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?
(Matthew 25: 37 39).
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Already, we are living Nearly 3 decades longer on average than ours ancestors from a century ago. a 10-year-old child today has a 50% chance of living to be at least 104. what might you do with all that extra time on earth? volunteer! it's the closest thing to a silver bullet we have discovered for personal and societal well-being. most of us who have volunteered know the positive joLT of what's been called "givers high." the obvious payoff is the social good that is done. donating one's time to benefit others has deep individual value. a growing body of research tells us that those who volunteer have lower mortality rates along with a greater sense of control over one's life and higher rates of self-esteem And happiness. volunteers are the most likely to experience health benefits. many of us lose our sense of purpose as we transition out of a career or end our role as caregiver. volunteering can renew a sense of purpose and prevent the social isolation. |
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