Why Doing Good Still Matters

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“Do something for those who need a man’s help—something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.”
—Albert Schweitzer

“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”
—Winston Churchill

These words have stayed with me for years. They point toward a simple truth: the things that matter most are rarely the things we’re paid for. They’re the quiet gestures we offer freely—the help no one sees, the encouragement no one asks for, the kindness that expects nothing in return.

Those quotes still raise an important question:

What do we enjoy doing so much that we would do it for free?
And how often does that same thing bring joy, confidence, or comfort to someone else?

When we find those moments—where what we love intersects with what others need—we discover a kind of purpose that isn’t tied to achievement or recognition. It’s tied to being useful, present, and human.

Sometimes doing good doesn’t require a grand plan; it just requires noticing where you can add something meaningful.