Service

Civic Haiku, #12

Service is the key.
Unlocking our potential.
Freeing us to care.

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What does it mean?

Today’s poem is the 12th in the Civic Haiku series—this one is, as titled, about Service. I believe one of the core principles of our society is the concept of Service.

It is the key to our democracy and a foundational practice for those who participate — it is done for the good of more than the self.

It unlocks our potential to become more than just individuals — it is done knowing that effort will reap untold benefits for all.

It frees us to care and gives us the tools to make that caring into engagement and progress — it is done in the pursuit of happiness for all.

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