From Me to We: Everyday Generosity

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February 15, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace Often, when we feel empty it is because we don't give enough. Not because we don't have enough. - DailyGood Editors - From Me to We: Everyday Generosity Talented filmmakers David and Hi-Jin Hodge wanted to inspire generosity on Valentine's Day. So they asked a diverse group of 25 friends, young and old: what does generosity mean to you? And what lessons have you learned from practicing acts of everyday kindness? In this powerful 5-minute video, these everyday heroes share beautiful responses that inspire all of us to go out and be generous, not just on Valentine's Day but any day. { read more } Be The Change If you enjoyed the video, send a note of thanks to the filmmakers who gifted their time, energy, and vision. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The 3 A's of Awesome Life is 'Baeutiful' Man Builds Fairy Tale Home -- For $4700 7 Ways to Have More by Owning Less The Untapped Power of Smiling Mall Shoppers Get a Surprise Kindness Goes Around, and Comes Around Rappin' to Be the Change DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 112,194 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Valentine's Day Wisdom

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February 14, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows. - Nisargadatta Maharaj - Valentine's Day Wisdom "We've heard it said that this day -- which once belonged to a legendary saint in whose wake loving deeds flowed like a river -- was hijacked so many years ago by corporations looking to cash in on a beautiful state-of-the-heart technology. They who strode in preaching a catchy new religion: I love therefore I buy. And maybe we bought it. At any rate we've been blaming them ever since. Why give them so much attention? This time around why not make this day about something more than either cliched consumerism or ritual ranting ... why not attempt a daring coup? Maybe all it requires is for you and me to listen deeply -- to ourselves. Because sometimes just listening to your heart can be a revolutionary act. What if we all started? Now. Perhaps we might start a trickle of loving deeds that grows into a river ... and somewhere an old saint will smile." { read more } Be The Change Do something that opens your heart today. For inspiration, a beautiful poem on inter-connection called "I Double Dare You:" { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Four Ways to Respond in an Argument The Most Vital Lessons for Starting Over Secrets to Longevity 9 Interviews with Creative Visionaries 25 Reasons to Embrace Criticism A Change of Heart Changes Everything How to Transform Negative Emotions How a Wandering Mind Affects Your Mood DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 112,162 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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A Love Warrior's Incredible Generosity

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February 13, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace When you are inspired by some great purpose ... dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be. - Patanjali - A Love Warrior's Incredible Generosity Raghu Makwana lost his legs to polio as a child. But his heart was intact and growing bigger by the day. When a few students found him arranging people's footwear outside a local temple, they were struck by his sparkling intelligence and genuine warmth. They arranged to have him join a non-profit at the Gandhi Ashram in India. The move would bring Ragu's latent capacity for servant-leadership to life, and he would soon immerse himself in a series of poignant projects. Projects that include making peace in distressed households, inspiring slum children to reach new heights, and hand-delivering meals twice a day to people who might otherwise go without. Raghu's unflagging commitment and luminous spirit have touched people from all walks of life -- including the former President of India. This article shares more about his phenomenal journey in generosity. { read more } Be The Change Write Raghu a note of support and/or appreciation. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Homeless Man Bails out Banker Journey of a Kindness Checkbook Inspirational Graduation Speech by Autistic Student A Poem Is A 21-Year-Old's Solution to Homelessness 25 Visionaries Changing Your World Homeless Kid Wows Korea Thinking Outside the Human Mind DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 112,176 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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4 iPhones and a Subway Serendipity

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February 12, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Confucius - 4 iPhones and a Subway Serendipity In October 2010, little-known New York City band, Atomic Tom, had their instruments stolen. But a little bit of bad luck wasn't going to stop these musicians from doing what they love. Riding over the Manhattan Bridge on the B train, the band gave an impromptu performance of "Take Me Out" ... using four iPhones to simulate the drums, guitars, and piano they had recently lost. And they caught it on video. { read more } Be The Change The next time you stumble into an obstacle in doing what you love, leverage serendipity. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Homeless Man Bails out Banker Journey of a Kindness Checkbook Inspirational Graduation Speech by Autistic Student A 21-Year-Old's Solution to Homelessness Secrets from 17 Years of Silence Homeless Kid Wows Korea A Missed Flight & A Connection Found But Will It Make You Happy? DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 112,188 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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