I am a lover and user of Google. During one of my many Google searches I happened upon an article written by Rachel Naomi Remen. I do not remember anymore what I was originally searching for. I was so blown away by the article Rachel wrote on the difference between serving, fixing and helping. She stated it so beautifully and with such clarity that I felt compelled to write about it here. She makes the point that when we see ourselves as fixers or helpers we see the world as broken or less than we are. Serving comes from a place of wholeness...my wholeness and your wholeness...equals. Wow...that resonates so perfectly with my soul.
Rachel goes on to say that helping incurs a debt and fixing implies that there is brokenness. Fixing and helping create a distance between me and the person I am fixing or helping. Helping and fixing are about curing while serving heals. Serving comes from gratitude and wholeness. Such a difference. Serving connects. Really, how can I serve when I am not connected? Fixing and helping are outer actions, while serving is an inner attitude.
I am taking this all in. I am already changed. My perspective has shifted. A new paradigm. My heart has expanded once again. Thank you my sweet universe!
As you take two minutes to consider peace today, think about how serving will change you and those you serve.
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