“Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served.

But all other pleasures and possessions pale into nothingness before service which is rendered in a spirit of joy.” ~ M. Gandhi
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Our world is falling apart all around us —

there is corruption in our politics & zealotry in our churches …

there is rampant economic injustice & massive ecological destruction …

there is a seeming increase in the condemnation of those who don’t believe like we do;

& a seeming decrease in the simple bravery of Kindness.

And yet, despite it all, we remain Beauty-full beings.

It is in our very nature to reach out with courage —

to forgive our corrupt politicians & give our most rabid pastors a well-needed hug …

to give what little we have to those with less & to care for our planet like she were our first-born …

to let our criticisms dissipate with the morning sun,

& to replace them with gentle words of understanding.
We are so very very Beauty-full, every one of us —

… far too Beauty-full to not let that Beauty shine forth in our everyday living.

There is no such thing as a small act of Kindness.

Each one of them radiates a warmth that kindles a smile in all nearby;

each one of them sends forth a brightness that illuminates even the darkest corners of our world.

If our neighbor is raking his yard, just picking up one leaf for him changes his entire day …

… just letting him know that you Care is what it’s all about.
So go forth with Love today,

… & shine brightly, my Friends.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ M. Gandhi

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