A New Year’s Resolution Worth Sticking To: Peer Response #1
December 7, 2009
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Tags: Accomplish, Community, DC, life skill volunteer, New Year's Resolutions, Soup kitchen, Volunteer, Washington
Anyways, after really sitting down and pondering what I’d like to accomplish, I realize that the standard, typical New Year’s Resolutions aren’t really cutting it for me. Of course, I’d love to work out more, tighten the budget, and get good grades. But, this year I’d really like to focus on being a better person. What I mean by this is being more involved in my community and participating in volunteer opportunities in the DC area. I’ve done my fair-share of volunteering gigs, but it was always tied to work or an event. While the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment was always wonderful, I want to volunteer solo and have no strings attached. I want to volunteer because it’s the right thing to do and making other people happy is what makes me feel whole as a person. I find that it’s way too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day nonsense and drama, and at the end of the day you’re left feeling like you haven’t made an impact on another human being’s life. I know a few people that have recently become involved in some volunteer initiatives for the first time and the change in their attitude is unbelievable. I’m talking stressed out, self-absorbed people who finally decided to give something back to the community and it has changed their life. A few hours of helping those in need can flip someone’s perspective upside down…almost immediately.
I’ve already signed up to volunteer at a local soup kitchen for the holidays and am researching opportunities at local women’s shelters to be a life skill volunteer. Every little bit helps, and I really hope to make an impact on another person’s life even if just for a few hours. Helping another person and seeing a smile on their face is the greatest satisfaction ever. Now, this is one New Year’s Resolution I can stick with… Happy New Year!
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