After working for 14 hours straight today, the last 6 for free in the Emergency Department, I needed a pick me up. I love volunteering, but it can definitely be frustrating and hard, especially in an environment where everyone is stressed out and sick.
There is nothing like Bill Clinton to pick me up after a long, hard day. Martha has a fantastic interview with the man himself on her website, entitled "Bill Clinton on Generosity." My favorite part, and the link to the whole thing, is below:
If you had one piece of advice to give to the world as it relates to helping others, what would it be?
We live in an interdependent world with many benefits, but it is unequal, unstable, and unsustainable. Even good government and a strong economy can't solve all the problems. Citizen action is also essential, and everyone can give something that will make a difference. All you have to do is try. You'll see that it's not as hard -- and it's much more fulfilling -- than you might have thought.
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