“For it is in giving that we receive.” - St Francis of Assisi

 

This is the quote that opens our newest book. It's one of our favorites!

Practicing yoga reveals limitless possibilities. We become aware of our innate power as humans and realize the yogic lifestyle does not end with breathing exercises, posture practice, and meditation. 

As we move along on this yoga storytelling adventure called LIFE many questions arise. We often wonder, what can I do with this creative energy and how can I make an impact in the world?

One answer is Seva, as it is known in the yoga world. Seva is the Sanskrit word for selfless service. It is the practice of serving others without expecting payment, acknowledgement, or any type of reward in return. 

In our search for joy and happiness it doesn't always occur to us that giving and serving others is a way to find it. While the point of Seva is to give without expectation, we do receive many benefits. Some of which are;

·        Emotional well-being

·        Stress reduction

·        Improved morale

·        Greater joy and happiness

·        Inner peace

Mel and I recently had the opportunity to practice Seva. We shared story and yoga with about 40 kids at Camp Brave Hearts. This summer camp hosted by Hospice of Acadiana is for children who have lost a loved one. We shared the story "The Most Beautiful Heart" and practiced heart opening postures. May our humble offering help them to connect to their emotions so that they may process their grief. 

Whenever you feel the inner call to do something nice and you do it without needing a thank you in return, that is Seva. Even something as simple as checking on a neighbor, picking up trash, listening to a troubled friend, or smiling at a stranger.  

Whatever calls to you, rest assured that your selfless service will create a new level of joy, meaning, and fulfillment in your life.

Sharing story and yoga calls to us, that’s the main reason we started writing children’s books in the first place. Here is a sneak peek at our upcoming newest title, The Magic Peach Tree, humility, generosity, and abundance abound in this timeless tale. 

We'd love for you to be a part of our launch team. A launch team member gets an advanced reader copy PDF, and prepares a review. On launch day we ask that you download the eBook for FREE and leave the review on our book page on Amazon soon thereafter. That way it shows as a verified purchase and reviews are how indie authors get seen. 😀 

click here > The Magic Peach Tree launch team

We close with another of our favorite quotes, this one by Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”   

Mahalo, we serve.

Xoxo Kathe and Mel