Service - a Natural Cleanse for the Soul

Lately, I've heard of a lot of people participating insuccess. Whatever the cause, I suggest to you that
those natural body cleanses where they drink nothingthere is a way to get rid of that inner waste. It's called
but lemon juice for a 48 hour period - or something.SERVICE to others.
While this may be a healthy practice, there is anotherThere are a number of ways we can give service. It
natural cleanse that I'd like to recommend to you. Onecan range from something as simple as smiling at a
that has just as many benefits and then some. I call itstranger on the street, offering an encouraging word
the natural cleanse for the soul. Oft times I think weto an associate, or visiting someone who is lonely or ill.
spend so much time thinking about our physical needsIt could also entail volunteering at a soup kitchen or
that we fail to acknowledge the needs of the soul.homeless shelter, donating money or goods or simply
You know, that part of us that wants to live agiving a helping hand to a loved one. Whatever you
meaningful, more fulfilled life; that part that wishes forchoose to give, whether it be your time or resources,
world peace and the end of global hunger; that part ofmy promise to you is this. If you will seek out
us that hopes for something better. So, why a naturalopportunities to serve daily, you will feel an inner
cleanse?cleansing take place each time you give of yourself.
I think over the course of our days and weeks, weThen, where fear and discouragement once sat, a
see and hear things that cause a build-up inside - asense of hope and peace will fill their place. Certainly
build up of fear, discouragement, cynicism, ingratitude,you will be blessing the recipient, but the greatest
pride, and selfishness. Such a harmful build-up maybenefactor will be you, the giver.
potentially be caused by watching the news andIf you're tired of being weighed down by the cares of
recognizing the turmoil in the world, by being hurt by athe world, be lightened by giving to others. Service
loved one, by being cheated by a co-worker, bydoes a body good.
seeing a child suffer, by personal failure or even