GIVING is a difficult and almost contemplative art form that can only be done well through practice; to learn to give is almost always the simple, sometimes heartbreaking act of just giving again. To stop giving in any situation is to call an end to relationship. Giving is an essence of existence, and a test of our character; it asks deep questions about our relationship to others, to our selves and strangely, to time itself: all gifts change with the maturation of their recipients. To give … Continue reading
The Gentle Art of Blessing | Pierre Pradervand
Nourishment through the beautiful words of blessing by Pierre Pradervand. Thank you to Manuela and our friends at The Gentle Art of Blessing for sharing this stunning video reminder with our community.... "To bless means to wish, unconditionally, total, unrestricted good for others and events from the deepest wellspring in the innermost chamber of your heart: it means to hallow, to hold in reverence, to behold with utter awe, that which is always a gift from the Creator. "...To bless without … Watch video
Interview | Nipun Mehta: Acting from the Heart
Jacob Needleman talks with Nipun Mehta, the founder of Servicespace.org. Nipun started his career at Sun Microsystems. Dissatisfied with the dot-com greed of the 90s, he went to a homeless shelter with three friends to give with no agenda. That was the beginning of ServiceSpace. On his personal website Nipun writes, “My life is an attempt to bring smiles into the world and silence into my heart. I want to live simply, love purely and give fearlessly.” Continue reading