Carla had been feeling off for weeks. She couldn't seem to shake the feeling of sadness that had settled over her. She had lost her job, and her relationship had ended, leaving her feeling alone and hopeless.
One day, Carla was walking through the park when she saw a group of people doing volunteer work, planting trees and cleaning up the park. She watched them for a while and felt a small spark of inspiration. Maybe doing something good for others would help her feel better too.
She signed up to volunteer with the group and spent the day helping to plant trees and clean up the park. As she worked, she felt a sense of purpose and accomplishment. It was a small thing, but it made her feel like she was making a difference in the world.
As she left the park, Carla realized that the weight of sadness had lifted a little. She felt grateful for the opportunity to help others and realized that doing something good for others had helped her find a sense of purpose and joy. She decided to keep volunteering and giving back to her community, knowing that it would continue to lift her mood and bring her happiness.
