Over the past few months, I’ve been very active on our “Buy Nothing” group here in Queens. I have donated things from iPads, to playstation, to X-Box, to boxing gloves, to all manner of clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These items have been sent to hospitals, churches, and people in need in parts of the world that are experiencing shortages and all manner of problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have always been of service and have wanted to help people. I have literally given sweaters off of my back to homeless folks during the cold winter months. Nearly every extra coat I had is in use by someone I’ve run into outside who didn’t have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m not writing about this because I want props or whatever. I’m writing it to archive and to tell you how fulfilling and therapeutic it can be to help people. I don’t know much about what it does for your soul, but I do know that when I help someone in need, I feel happy and good that I could help. It brings me joy to help others. Knowing that something I did made someone’s life better, that’s just a great feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to mental health, I have read that acts of service go a long way in helping you cope and rehab the problem. So, if you haven’t already done so, perhaps take a peep in your closet and determine if you have any clothes you’ve not worn in ages. I guarantee you that there is someone out there who would wear it right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"