Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Seva...selfless service


The practice of Seva is love in action, selfless service with no expectations. I made this collage at the request of my wonderful yoga teacher Rose. Rose teaches classes in the Center of Four Winds studio in Frederick, Maryland.

In the studio is a book of Seva that has information gathered from the community about organizations and opportunities to serve others.

Seva is from the Sanskirt root, sev meaning to serve; wait or attend upon; honour; or worship. I loved all the different parts of the collage and how it all came together. Parts of it were given to me by Rose because they were treasures of her's from cards or gifts.

Around the outside of the collage is the following poem about Seva...

Seva

The practice of Seva is love in action, selfless service, with no expectations. Offering Seva is uplifting to your self and our community. Seva carries the power to awaken us to the greater truth of our own beingness.

I hope that today you have the chance to practice Seva in your daily life.

Stacie

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