01-Jul-2010

Seva Me

How Giving Comes Around

Every major religious and spiritual path includes community and selfless service as a hallmark. In the yoga tradition, seva (pronounced “say-vuh”) is considered the ultimate means to achieve happiness in this lifetime. Think of it this way: as a soul experiencing what it means to be human, seva is a profound way to learn. You share in a diversity of experiences that allow you a boost in confidence because you see yourself at your best. Sign up to serve at a soup kitchen, walk dogs at the local shelter or plant tomatoes at the community garden. Be humble, be bright and light up your little corner of the world.

Recommended: The Call of Service: A Witness to Idealism by Robert Coles