I was limited to 8 even though there were more in the actual poll. Also, the actual poll had a ranking which I could not do here. I have had health issue that got in the way of everything else so I still rank health as no. 1.

@JackPedigo I understand. As we age, health becomes more important in our lives. My response is a general response for a person's entire life, not just us old farts...

@sfvpool I can see and understand that but I applied the response to myself as I can't talk for others.

I believe learning helps us to evolve and is the meaning of life. But a chronic health problem can upend people's desire or ability to do most anything else. Thanks

Thank you I have been trying to push the importance of volunteering for long time.
Even before I retired I was volunteering. But I have also had health issues but they have been short term physical things and the usual colds or flu. I have seen people with chronic issues one of which was Parkinson's. Some health issues especially if there is pain, can take a priority over everything else.

Our choices are often limited by what nature allows. My late partner was a big time volunteer but a sudden brain tumor cut everything short. It can happen to anyone.

@maturin1919 That is why health was on the chart. The program did not allow (or I did not know how) to allow for a ranking. Ask yourself, how do you think people feel when they come down with a serious, chronic health issue. I think then they understand how important health is.