Sunny Service

Some of us may take this time of year for reflection, for thinking about our past, about how our current actions will affect future endeavors. It can be a great thing, or it can be a major downer. It's the time of year when people often start to feel a little burnt out from school, work, balancing and juggling life, and even with Circle K.

If you begin to feel this pretty common feeling of life becoming to tiresome, take a step back and think about why you do what you do.

In Circle K and the rest of the Kiwanis family, we are here to serve. But why do we serve? With all the people in the world, there will always be someone in need of some service. The greater good of humanity is out there and it starts with a simple kind gesture that can lead to the continuation of something much bigger.

There are many problems in the world and though we may not be able to fix it all, the efforts we make show. Take a look at our wonderful members. I've personally seen so many people come in lost and dumbfounded by the meetings, and all the people, and sooo much information, but emerge as astounding leaders of this club and their own lives. Even if a member never runs for office, their experiences in the club really make them a better person because of the variety of people we meet, because of the service that we do, because of our positive attitudes and good will.

So the next time you're doing a service project, remember that humbling, warm-hearted feeling when you're doing something that's just plain good.

Maybe there was a time when you picked up a piece of litter that you saw, or helped someone pick up the stuff they dropped, or held the door open for a group of people, or any little thing you did not because you HAD to, but because you just did it. That's you volunteering.

I'm telling you, it's one awesome feeling. And who knows, that simple deed could have made the other person smile all day. I know you all have been able to think of a time that would randomly make you smile, share that with others :).

** Just know that there is always someone who is extremely appreciative of what you do. That's the truth, and it doesn't always show but your actions don't go unnoticed.



So with that long rant, I wish you all a little late Happy Holidays and nothing but the Best Wishes for the New Year!

Keep checking back for Service Project Ideas and other long rants ;)

-K-Rock Lover. XD