A new year inevitably brings exuberant excitations: Letting go of old habits, taking on new, healthy ones, and various other forms of wonderful creation. It's hard to deny that strange pull, and the internal voice that urges us to do something.
Instead of coming from a place of should, I am creating an intention. A daily devotional blog. A service that asks for nothing in return. I'll proudly admit that I did actually pen a list of 2013 goals I'm more comfortable referring to as "Creations".
Creation number 8 reads: "Dedicate each act through In-Powered by OSA to the spirit of service and devotion." I've modified the meaning slightly, but I like the turn of phrase inspired by Radhanath Swami, an American Swami, that says we should "aspire to be the humble servants of the servant of the servant" of those we serve.
Viewing my world through the lenses of service has awakened something wonderful in my heart. I am beginning to reflect on how I can serve those I love...even those I don't know. Many questions are beginning to arise.
"How can I love my wife and family through service completely void of avarice or ego? How can I serve others through the practice of yoga? How can I serve others through my everyday behaviors?"
One of the most powerful pieces of this phenomenon is that it's completely detached from the need to drop old habits. It's just service for service sake.
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