I've been volunteering at the food bank for three years but I think I do it more for the social connection than to help people and I feel guilty about having selfish motives for charitable work.
More people experience this than they realize.
The discovery that we serve others partly to meet our own needs for purpose and connection can create shame, even though the desire to feel useful and connected is deeply human.
“Where Are You with Third places — bars libraries parks barbershops?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.