Feeling Useful

I've discovered that one of the most important ways to remain vibrant is to continue to feel useful.  My precious 90 year old neighbor takes care of her next door neighbor's cats when she is away.  Regardless of the situation, when we are able to provide wanted and needed services, advice or resources to someone we care about, we both win.  Though we are frequently hesitant to ask for help, asking often provides as much benefit to the provider as to the beneficiary.