Spotlight On Kindness: Selfless Service (Seva)

Seva is a Sanskrit word that refers to performing "selfless service," work which is done without any expectation of reward for personal gain. It is a voluntary act of compassion and care for others' well-being above oneself. In this weeks' stories, we hear from people who are holding the heart of Seva, individually in their day-to-day lives or practicing it deeply within a community. --Guri

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"The sun never says to the earth, 'you owe me.' Look at what happens with a love like that. It lights up the whole sky." --Hafiz

Editor's Note: Seva is a Sanskrit word that refers to performing "selfless service," work which is done without any expectation of reward for personal gain. It is a voluntary act of compassion and care for others' well-being above oneself. In this weeks' stories, we hear from people who are holding the heart of Seva, individually in their day-to-day lives or practicing it deeply within a community. --Guri

Kindness In the News The NY Times features a story about a centuries-old faith tradition of feeding anyone in need. Sikhs offer warm meals to anyone who needs it, and they're serving thousands daily during the pandemic. Read More From Our Members Her email began with, "We met in a subway train in Queens, New York..." Their interaction years earlier had stayed with her, so she sought out this fatherly gentleman to thank him three years later. Read More

Inspiring Video of the Week

Angel of Queens Jorge Munoz is one of the most inspiring people you'll ever meet. A school bus driver by day, and cooks food, and feeds hundreds of people by night. Here's his incredible story.

In other news ... If you've had a rough week and need a little pick me up, check out this inspiring short story, beautifully narrated by the Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai: : I Will Be a Hummingbird.

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