I am of the mindset that service is actually self-serving. I don't mean that in a pejorative way. It's a positive.

We think that "getting" is what we want. But "getting" whether it be toys, or experiences, often doesn't truly fulfill us. But through service, giving to others, or our community, I have found that those experiences satisfy the inner need to be of value to others.

That process has brought long lasting value and satisfaction to me. I encourage others, particularly those with a sense of feeling unfulfilled, to give rather than want. The results are usually quite dramatic.