The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning. —Mitch Albom
“The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”

Mitch Albom Author, screenwriter, musician

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isaac from NM NOVEMBER 18, 2016
i wouldn't mind helping my community since were a family
Gayatri from odisha NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Yes, it is true.
Linda from NC NOVEMBER 16, 2016
I have learned that as I have aged , the ways in which I can donate change . Giving is what makes our hearts warm and fuzzy
Dorothy from Birmingham NOVEMBER 15, 2016
interesting !!!!!!!
Anonymous NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Love this quote. So true!
Mohamed from Maldives mi NOVEMBER 15, 2016
True.
Mary J. from Rochester, N.Y. NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Excellent!! His books are awesome
Anonymous NOVEMBER 14, 2016
very true love it
Noelani from UT NOVEMBER 14, 2016
If the political turmoil following this last Presidential election has left you feeling hollow -- here's a great suggestion!
Gary from Exeter, UK NOVEMBER 14, 2016
I love this Value by Mitch Albom. If you haven't read any of his books, check them out.
RD from Valley of the Sun NOVEMBER 14, 2016
this sounds very familiar! must be something to this serving others....
Marty NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Timely quote for me ... going to focus in on that, less FB, less extroverted intuitions on my friends!
Frank from Cheshire  NOVEMBER 14, 2016
If we all took notice of these words what a wonderful place it would be

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