The smart folks at Mayo Clinic have a lot to say about volunteering. If you formulated the benefits into a capsule, here’s what you’d get if you took it:
- Improved physical and mental health.
- A sense of purpose.
- Newly learned skills.
BONUS: No known side effects! Along those lines, scholars at Harvard University are clear about what spirituality and community can do for us:
- Increase longevity.
- Reduce anxiety, stress, anger, and depression.
- Increase feelings of inner peace and hope.
Put the benefits of volunteering, spirituality and community together, and you have the formula that sets Live The Good apart from other opportunities.
Each Live The Good begins with prayer, allowing us to ‘touch base’ with the God who loves us and is present in our daily lives. We walk away with a sense of accomplishment and a spike in “happy hormones” like serotonin, dopamine and endorphins. Along the way, we develop community and offer a sense of belonging for those who hunger for both.
When we make known God’s goodness, we bring good to ourselves as well. Consider adding Live The Good to your well-being toolkit. How can you go wrong?