摘要：At first, Ben was reluctant. He felt that he didn’t have the time, and he didn’t understand what good he could do.

Ben was a successful lawyer who had built his career from the ground up.

本是一位成功的律师，他从零开始建立了自己的事业。

Despite his success, he often felt a sense of emptiness in his life.

尽管他很成功，但他常常感到生活中有一种空虚感。

One day, his colleague suggested he volunteer at a local charity.

一天，他的同事建议他去当地的慈善机构做志愿者。

At first, Ben was reluctant. He felt that he didn’t have the time, and he didn’t understand what good he could do.

刚开始，本有些不情愿，他觉得自己没有时间，而且也不明白自己能做什么好事。

But after a few visits, he began to connect with the people he was helping, and his perspective shifted.

但几次去之后，他开始与他所帮助的人建立联系，他的看法发生了变化。

Ben realized that the act of giving didn’t only benefit others—it brought him joy and fulfillment too.

本意识到，给予的行为不仅有益于他人，也给自己带来了喜悦和满足感。

He learned that sometimes, the more we give, the more we receive in return.

他明白了，有时候，我们给予的越多，回报就越多。

Philosophy: "True fulfillment comes from giving, not just receiving."

哲理: “真正的满足来自给予，而不仅仅是接受。”

来源：神州教育资讯