Pass it on.

Tonight I want to share about my volunteering experience in CDC (Communicable Disease Centre), interacting first hand with people living with HIV. I visit these people on a weekly basis and I never fail to learn something from each session. Truly, serving others is not only a meaningful thing to do but a PRIVILEGE. It is to give your time, words of encouragement and acts of service. Above all, time is the greatest gift. You are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back. And also, to someone who probably cannot give you anything in return... 

Maybe that's what they call the highest form of giving.

Met this uncle 3 weeks ago and he was such a joy to talk to. A person despite of his disease and deteriorating condition, remaining positive. No complaints at all. Such an encouragement to all of us who are always complaining about every little thing. Tonight, he appeared a little more confused because of his condition and that is heart breaking. He told me that he is leaving the following day to live in an old folks home. He was sad but yet, he knew what it means to let go and move on... I will remember the attitude that he constantly maintained and hopefully one day, I will see him again. 

I look forward to every session because I don't want to miss out on great life experiences. Apart from traveling, doing new things, dare-devil thrills, feasting and all the many other wonderful experiences out there, volunteering first hand (directly to the beneficiaries) is really an one-of-a-kind experience.