Started Early
When I was little girl. I had this weird mother who would just basically give what was mine away to other people. If I wasn’t willing to give it to someone else, she would forcibly take it out of my hands.
Results may vary
Not sure if some childhood psychologists would agree with this now. Her motives I think was to make me feel like objects are objects, that giving away your material belongings made a bigger heart. I think some would argue now that this lack of boundaries made me feel insecure (they are right about that).
she had a point
However as I get older I realize that some aspects of her actions were good. Giving of “my stuff” then encouraged me to give my time. So when I went into my teenage years, my mother she had a list of all different kinds of volunteering I could devote my time too.
purpose
I can see it now developing what I call a purpose. That it gives people something meaningful to do. It’s infinitely better than watching YouTube. I also find now if my child has attachment to something I just can’t give it away. So let me talk about volunteerism at any age.
its free
I think service and volunteering is a great way to spend your time. Also if you cannot afford an after school activity this is another way to learn something. A good thing is to find someplace where you can volunteer as a family.
precious moments
Make time spent meaningful for your children. Take all the confusing energy and make it work for others. We live in world where everyone wants immediate satisfaction with stuff. These moments are fleeting, and really just have you buy more and buy more.
fill the void
You never satiate that feeling inside. So instead of paying to do something or buying something… help other for no obligation. In the end not only will you have done something of use, but you will also feel better about yourself.