Doing The Right Thing Is Enough

July 15th, 2021

When you've done well and another has benefited by it, why like a fool do you look for a third thing on top — credit for the good deed or a favor in return?

- Marcus Aurelius in Meditations, 7.73

Volunteer firefighter. Park board member. Dog foster. Church council. Weekly church volunteer.

Conclusion

Volunteer work for most is not work. Acts of love. Deeds of compassion. They reward your soul. They bring joy when others benefit. Our only duty needs to be to do good.