Service is the rent you pay for room on this earth.
~Shirley ChisholmAs an active addict, I became very self-centered, acting as if I was the center of the universe. I demanded free rent. Many times forgetting why I was placed on this earth: I am here to be of service. What does being of service mean? It means being available, and it means doing. It is action, not just thoughts of action.
In all areas, we are to help those in need. If we have a friend who is hurt and can't get around, maybe we do some of this person's chores. If we have an elderly neighbor who can't get out, maybe we offer to do his or her shopping. Or maybe it means volunteering at a local agency. Service helps us by freeing ourselves of ego - if we let go. We need to pay our rent, and we need to pay it on time.