“If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.” For centuries, the greatest thinkers have suggested the same thing: Happiness is found in helping others.

• Find your passion

  Our passion should be the foundation for our giving. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.

• Give your time

  The gift of time is often more valuable to the receiver and more satisfying for the giver than the gift of money.