Give of Yourself
“The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose “-Hada Bejar
http://www.actsofkindness.org/
Seva Sunday
Sunday was a great day this past weekend. Scott Feinberg, a local instructor, heads up a monthly meeting called “Seva Sundays”. The premise is to take your yoga practice off the mat and to give selflessly. One Sunday we planted trees in the Everglades Park. Another Sunday the “Karma Krew” headed up to a local foster home to interact with the children and host a yoga class for them. Each month Scott takes us in a different direction of gifts from the heart. The experience stays with you and puts a positive energy out into the universe. This past Sunday was a surprise. Everyone showed up for a pot luck luncheon picnic, hosted by “The Barefoot Yoga Studio” http://www.thebarfootyogastudio.com/ down by the beach. The vibe was positive and light. Instructors from Barefoot yoga and fellow yogis chatted and laughed. After relaxing a bit and mingling everyone gathered together in a circle so the surprise could be revealed. This month the giving was to originate from everyone individually. For the same amount of time a yoga session lasts on the mat, we were to disburse and perform random acts of kindness. The act could be anything, from pushing shopping carts at the local supermarket, to picking up trash on the beach, to giving someone a friendly nod and wave. After the parameters were given and all questions were answered, the group stood up and disbursed in small units. I stood up and decided to go it alone to try and internalize and reflect on the potential deeds. What the heck was I going to do? I scanned the horizon and saw people biking, running, flying kites, and, sweating. It was hot. And muggy. And people looked thirsty. So I hiked over to the market and purchased a pack of bottled water. Then the fun began. “Excuse me,” I approached, “would you care for bottled water?” One question, many different responses. Most of them positive. The majority of people were touched and visibly happier. Some were skeptical and wary. I tried to approach people that I wouldn’t normally connect with in my daily travels. It was a liberating feeling. Doing good exponentially feels good. And the feeling stayed. Today as I type the warmth I felt about my fellow man has lingered. We are warm blooded creates that desire positive attention, love, and a feeling of belonging. And for a few moments yesterday I was able to belong to many different lives. To see the eyes of people light up and smile was the best gift of all.
Scott hosts Seva Sunday’s on an ongoing basis. I highly recommend this monthly act of selfless service. Many thanks go out to The Barefoot Yoga Studio for hosting the event. I cannot wait to take a class at the studio; the teachers were spiritually connected and socially aware. It was a great day. Namaste.
http://www.actsofkindness.org/
Seva Sunday
Sunday was a great day this past weekend. Scott Feinberg, a local instructor, heads up a monthly meeting called “Seva Sundays”. The premise is to take your yoga practice off the mat and to give selflessly. One Sunday we planted trees in the Everglades Park. Another Sunday the “Karma Krew” headed up to a local foster home to interact with the children and host a yoga class for them. Each month Scott takes us in a different direction of gifts from the heart. The experience stays with you and puts a positive energy out into the universe. This past Sunday was a surprise. Everyone showed up for a pot luck luncheon picnic, hosted by “The Barefoot Yoga Studio” http://www.thebarfootyogastudio.com/ down by the beach. The vibe was positive and light. Instructors from Barefoot yoga and fellow yogis chatted and laughed. After relaxing a bit and mingling everyone gathered together in a circle so the surprise could be revealed. This month the giving was to originate from everyone individually. For the same amount of time a yoga session lasts on the mat, we were to disburse and perform random acts of kindness. The act could be anything, from pushing shopping carts at the local supermarket, to picking up trash on the beach, to giving someone a friendly nod and wave. After the parameters were given and all questions were answered, the group stood up and disbursed in small units. I stood up and decided to go it alone to try and internalize and reflect on the potential deeds. What the heck was I going to do? I scanned the horizon and saw people biking, running, flying kites, and, sweating. It was hot. And muggy. And people looked thirsty. So I hiked over to the market and purchased a pack of bottled water. Then the fun began. “Excuse me,” I approached, “would you care for bottled water?” One question, many different responses. Most of them positive. The majority of people were touched and visibly happier. Some were skeptical and wary. I tried to approach people that I wouldn’t normally connect with in my daily travels. It was a liberating feeling. Doing good exponentially feels good. And the feeling stayed. Today as I type the warmth I felt about my fellow man has lingered. We are warm blooded creates that desire positive attention, love, and a feeling of belonging. And for a few moments yesterday I was able to belong to many different lives. To see the eyes of people light up and smile was the best gift of all.
Scott hosts Seva Sunday’s on an ongoing basis. I highly recommend this monthly act of selfless service. Many thanks go out to The Barefoot Yoga Studio for hosting the event. I cannot wait to take a class at the studio; the teachers were spiritually connected and socially aware. It was a great day. Namaste.
