service with a smile

olema was a lesson in service. in many more ways than one. the planning of the retreat, the preparation and serving of many meals, karma yoga, and the infinitely many ways in which people gave of themselves, in general. while the activities we participated in did not differ greatly from those in our everyday lives, because they were infused with love and generosity, they felt remarkably different and far more fulfilling.

it is something to think about, really. that there is no greater joy than the joy of giving. that i'd rather love than not love, anyday. with this one short life that i have, why not live it in the way that will bring the greatest happiness? already it has been well ascertained that the greatest happiness lies in the happiness of those around me in conjunction with my own inner peace. the only way to that seems to be through love and service. why live any other kind of life then?