Giving Back

I believe giving back to the community we live in is so important. Community service should be something people want to do, not a forced assignment. Participating and understanding the service project is key! In order to do this, one must be sociologically mindful. Sociological Mindfulness helps one understand themselves and others better and helps one live more meaningfully. Understanding others and where they come from and why they are the way they are is one thing, but helping them overcome, grow, and live better by spending some hours with them is why the service project is so important. I have always been involved with community service. I participate in an organization called The Friendship Circle, where once a week I go spend a couple of hours with an 8th grade boy who has Cerebral Palsy. Every Sunday when I go to his house, his face lights up and he has the best time! Knowing that he doesn't have the ability to go out and hang out with friends breaks my heart, but knowing that I can help him live better and smile for 2 hours a week is amazing! I understand that he is living such a hard life and knowing I can make a difference in his life is awesome!