Where do you shine your light? Lately I’ve noticed that wherever I shine my light, or focus my attention, I find what I seek. So, I am practicing being mindful of what I look for – what I decide to shine my light on. Definitely easier on a good day.
I recently watched a TED talk called “Designing for Generosity” that really spoke to this idea. What would happen if we depended not on money but on people’s generosity – when we look for and expect the best of others, what do we see? They coin the term “Giftivism” meaning the practice of radically generous acts that change the world. Honoring and connecting small acts of generosity – tapping into the power of gratitude – shifting perspectives. Here is the link if you’d like to see it - http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=3048
Karma Yoga Fund: Through Karma Yoga, we have seen what happens when we tap into one another’s generosity. Our community gathering for the Warga family was so beautiful – people shared their memories, music, love and donated over $1,500. Sometimes it is hard to ask for help when we need it, but if we recognize that we all have areas of abundance, we can help each other so much. Your abundance may be wisdom, time, food, money or common experience. To make connections between our community needs and our abundance, we decided to start a Karma Yoga Fund. There will be a donation box in the studio for anyone who feels moved to make a donation. We will use this fund to support families in need in our BYH community as well as in our larger community of family and friends. You may donate any amount, any time. You can donate services, a meal for someone going through something difficult. If you need help or know of someone who does, please tell us or put a note in the donation box.
Other events coming up:
Mindful Mondays, BYH 8:00 am – Come for community meditation and discussion – donations go to the Karma Yoga Fund.
April Karma Yoga Meeting, Thursday April 19, 10:45 at BYH - all are welcome!
Karma Yoga Garden (NOTE DATE CHANGE) – come help us plant, nurture and harvest produce for Helpline House this spring and summer in Joyce Cooley’s garden. First work party April 21, 11 – 1:00, at Joyce’s house - 14969 Cedar Grove Rd. Bring your family and a picnic lunch. E-mail Joyce with any questions - joycemcooley@hotmail.com
Monthly Karma Class in the Park – beginning in May we will meet at Battlepoint on the first Fridays of the month for yoga, family time and a picnic dinner. Donations will go to the Karma Yoga Fund.
Karma Yoga Field Trips – if you have ideas for fun community outings, let us know! Some ideas are – going to Gina Sala’s monthly Kirtan at Samadhi, attending lectures in the city, gathering at the Pub for a beer, good company and enlightenment!
Evening Karma Yoga Meeting - for those of you who want to get involved but can’t come during the day – date and location coming soon.
If you have any questions or ideas, comment here or e-mail Helen at hburke8@gmail.com
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