What is it about giving that frightens us so much? The Siri Singh Sahib says that those who go around saying “What about me?” will never find “Thou.” Wow! But of course, if I am always thinking about “me,” it will be hard, frightening, and next to impossible to give. And, of course, the more I think about others with compassion, goodness, and grace, the easier it is to give. The recent horrific events in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania show us this even more. Given the opportunity to not think about ourselves, but about others, we have witnessed our nation become one of generous support of each other.
Giving is our innate nature, though we may frequently forget about it in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In the light of tragedy, we have all been moved to tears witnessing that nature of giving come out in every expression of bravery, selflessness and generosity seen across the United States. Compassion, kindness, caring, generosity - these are the virtues which expand our consciousness. In that expansion, we are also opening ourselves to receiving those things. In nurturing, we are nurtured, in sharing, we are shared with, in giving, we are most assuredly given to. The adage - what you give will come back to you ten-fold, is even more visible in this time of grief and heroism.
The demands are greater upon us now to deliver the technology of Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma. Now more than ever Dasvandh is counting on your support to upkeep and increase the resources for delivering this technology. Give to the local relief charities for relief for today, but never stop giving to those who are supporting the technology taking us into tomorrow.
To Give to Dasvandh:
Donate on-line: www.dasvandh.org
Send your check to: PO Box 249, Santa Cruz, NM 87567
Tel: (505) 747-0388 ~ Fax: (505) 753-5973 ~ email: [email protected]
How can we charge our natures and our lives with compassion, kindness, caring, and generosity? Here are some ways:
1. Counsel or help those in need. Some ideas:
a. Is anyone in your family or
immediate surroundings in
need of your help?
b. Visit hospitals or nursing homes
c. Listen to those around you;
listening is one of the greatest
gifts for those experiencing
grief, turmoil, or anger.
2. Help out in your community. Some ideas:
a. Give some time each week
(even if it is only an hour) to
your local house of worship, a
youth group, or other
community projects.
b. Organize community get-
togethers for prayer, sharing,
meditation, healing, dinner, or
just talking. People need to be
together now, more than ever.
c. Volunteer at local schools to
help counsel our children who
are confused about what is
going on in the world.
3. Remember gratitude and give. Some ideas:
a. Make a list of everything you
are grateful for and post it on
the wall. Write a new list every
few days to keep it fresh in
your mind.
b. Bless the loved ones in your
life.
c. Start a prayer circle of thanks in
your area
d. Remember to give to
organizations or charities which
support your heart.