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“Voluntary Service or Resist”–Daily Metta

August 7: “Voluntary service of others demands the best of which one is capable.” ––Gandhi (From Yeravda Mandir) When it comes to formulating a principle around voluntary service, we could do much worse than turning to the Mahatma for some guidance. From the moment he “hit his stride” in South Africa he gave himself in… read more

“Beauty, Purpose, Nonviolence”–Daily Metta

January 9 “I cannot impose my personal faith on others, never on a national organization. I can but try to convince the nation of its beauty and its usefulness.” -Gandhi (Young India, 11-20-1924)   Perhaps Antoine de St. Exupery was influenced by Gandhi when he wrote, “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum… read more