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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i wouldn't mind helping my community since were a family

isaac from NM, November 18, 2016

Yes, it is true.

Gayatri from odisha, November 18, 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

Linda from NC, November 16, 2016

interesting !!!!!!!

Dorothy from Birmingham, November 15, 2016

Love this quote. So true!

Anonymous, November 15, 2016

True.

Mohamed from Maldives mi, November 15, 2016

Excellent!! His books are awesome

Mary J. from Rochester, N.Y., November 14, 2016

very true love it

Anonymous, November 14, 2016

If the political turmoil following this last Presidential election has left you feeling hollow -- here's a great suggestion!

Noelani from UT, November 14, 2016

I love this Value by Mitch Albom. If you haven't read any of his books, check them out.

Gary from Exeter, UK, November 14, 2016

this sounds very familiar! must be something to this serving others....

RD from Valley of the Sun, November 14, 2016

Timely quote for me ... going to focus in on that, less FB, less extroverted intuitions on my friends!

Marty, November 14, 2016

If we all took notice of these words what a wonderful place it would be

Frank from Cheshire , November 14, 2016

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