By: Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

"I felt that I was wasting my life. Although my family was financially secure--we had a nice home and were considered prosperous by our community--I didn't feel that I was living a meaningful life. A deep feeling of emptiness gnawed at me. I analyzed my life situation and compared it with the lives of others whom I respected. What was the difference? Those I admired all made a significant contribution to the welfare of others. Each did this in a unique way. But the common denominator was that they all did things that made a difference in people's lives. I made a sincere commitment to do the same. That was over ten years ago and words are inadequate to describe the difference this has made in my life."   

Based on the book "Kindness: Changing people's lives for the better" by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin Published by Artscroll/Shaar Press. Available from www.artscroll.com        Used with permision from Aish HaTorah.