Recently I wrote singing the praises of summer, but there is one drawback to the good life between June and September: ennui. I am a busy person. I like my life full and exciting. But when I have nothing scheduled for weeks at a time I have to work hard to make those little benchmarks in the day or week that help me keep track of where I'm at!
Monday was the day I felt the first strains of listlessness wafting through the air. I biked downtown, ran some errands, got some lunch, and made progress on a story, but then I came home and didn't know what to do with myself for the rest of the evening. Boredom. Apathy. These are my enemies.
Today, however, was nice. Today I was needed. Today I was helpful. Today I had a purpose. I am never happier than when I can be of assistance to someone, especially in a tight spot. Because people are important to me, and it's nice to be able to show that in a tangible way by giving up my time to be there for my friends. And being needed is always nice. That's the great thing about serving others. It's not just a one-way street. The service you do blesses you, in turn, as much as it blesses those who you serve. So, thank you, Ben, for giving me the opportunity to be useful today. It was a good day.
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