Guest Author - Sandy Mullins
“Work done in the spirit of service is the highest form of worship.”
Abdu'l-Baha, Divine Philosophy, p. 83
“Your hope is to render a mighty service to the world of humanity and for this exalted aim I congratulate you from the depths of my heart.”
Abdu'l-Baha, Divine Philosophy, p. 146
“This is a most noble intention, for it means service to human kind.”
Abdu'l-Baha, Divine Philosophy, p. 159
“That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race.”
Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 250
Let my service be acceptable to Thee, and my action a praise to Thee.
Compilations, Baha'i Scriptures, p. 187
The above quotes might explain why I and most Baha’is volunteer so much.
My latest service I have taken on, was sparked by an article in the nearby town’s weekly paper. First, let me explain my town is 170 people on a good day, the nearest town ranks about 500 and their paper is weekly. They had an article about how much our county needs volunteers for the American Red Cross.
Everywhere you go you know the American Red Cross. They show up on disasters such as fires or natural disasters. They have blood drives to help us in times of emergency or need. They have fund-raisers to keep their volunteer chapters running and servicing us.
I decided to volunteer and we will be part of the local DAT. DAT, are the people that show up when there is a fire or natural disaster. My fiancee and I will be serving our little part of the world. You too do not have to volunteer hours and hours to make a difference. In every area of the world there is the need for volunteers. You could work blood drives, make phone calls, help out at hospitals, be in the DAT for your area, there is something that anybody can do.
Some statistics from the American Red Cross Volunteer Quarterly Newsletter:
*96% of the workforce of the American Red Cross are volunteers.
*Volunteers to employees for the American Red Cross are 25 to one.
*Blood donators are 130 to one employee.
*Blood Services volunteers number 115,200
*3,648,800 people donate blood.
So, go to the website below and see if there is something you can do. Or in the least, if there is a blood drive pull over and donate.
You too can make a difference in the world with the simplest act of kindness.
