Living a valuable life is an aspiration of each and everyone, however it is unfortunate that the circumstances in which we are born and raised influence our journeys. So many people in our communities are faced with many adversities which includes poverty, sadly for many this is as a result of the circumstances they were raised. Upon reflection, the true measure of our lives lies in how it ends with the legacy we leave behind, not how it begins.
No matter our circumstances as human beings we all want contentment in our lives. We tend to set goals working towards them, in order to experience a sense of purpose and satisfaction, enabling us to live a valuable life.
Along this journey to living a valuable life, we also look at building meaningful relationships. As human beings we are essentially social creatures, and our connections we build with family, friends and our community plays a vital role in our well-being and overall fulfilment resulting in a sense of belonging, support, and love. Additionally, a valuable life is often characterized by our personal growth and resilience. We experience challenges, setbacks, and adversities, but it is through these experiences that we grow, learn, and become stronger individuals.
Above all living a valuable life extends beyond personal fulfillment, growth and building meaningful relationships. Most importantly it also involves making a positive impact on others and the world around us. Whether through acts of kindness, volunteering, or dedicating our time to helping others, contributing to the welfare of others adds meaning to our existence.
Yesterday we fed 3,250 people in our surrounding communities of Hanover Park, Lavender Hill, Seawinds, Parkwood, Manenberg, Retreat, Milnerton, Khayelitsha and Vrygrond taking the total mouths fed to date to 139,740 since our inception. We would like to thank all our sponsors, volunteers and the team for making it possible to uplift and give hope to people in our communities.
Ultimately, living a valuable and meaningful life lies not in the destination but in the journey itself. Helping others in need during our journey, allows us to look back on our lives with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction, knowing we have lived a valuable life contributing those in need in our communities. It is said that a man’s true wealth is the good he does in this world, may we all work towards assisting those suffering from poverty in our communities for many years.
See below few pictures of yesterdays feeding:
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