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!
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