Seva

Seva is a form of selfless service where you expect no pay, recognition or thanks. Each person at the ashram is expected to do at least two hours of seva per day. They say that you should choose a seva activity that you do not like so that you can learn about discomfort and sacrifice and possibly get more enlightened. Personally, I think that’s just a way to get people to sign up for the crappy jobs. They had a sign up for a toilet cleaner… (those of you who travel can imagine the toilets in India) but I chose to be a dish washer. I figure I should leave the toilets for someone who really needs some enlightening. (too bad Penny’s not here) After all, I did cleanse my soul in the holy waters at Kanyekumara and I don’t want to become too angelic so that my friends and family can’t relate to me…

My first day of dishwashing turned out pretty good. My supervisor is Helga from Austria…She had been doing it on her own for a few days so I think she was willing to put up with my slow, and chatty behaviour just to have someone help...

Michelle C ended up working in the ecology department in the wheatgrass store...More on how she likes it later...

And no, Michelle C is working not looking for lunch...