Serving humanity

I'm thankful to have the weekly words from Satchidananda coming to my inbox once a week because it reminds me to write in my yoga blog!

This week the newsletter talks about being prepared and finding opportunities to serve. The service is not just to God, but to Humanity, to Nature. By serving everything, you serve God. Satchidananda's words add that it can be as simple as picking up a banana peel...you may be saving someone's head. "You can serve not only people. Serve the road, for example. If you see a piece of glass on the road, pick it up and put it in the right place."

And put effort into serving. For example, if you borrow something, and it is not working properly, serve it by fixing it. Even though you did not break it, fixing something makes it better for everyone. It's a kind payment for borrowing.

I think Satchidanada would also agree that when you serve, serve without expectations. You serve from your heart without attachment of recognition. Not with the thought that you will receive gratitude or payment for serving.