Tau-lu asked about the qualities of a true sage.

The Master said, “A sage cultivates in themselves

The capacity to ease the lot of other people.”

Confucius…

July 29 — Service

We do the works,

But God works in us

The doing of the works.

Augustine…

July 28 — Service

To practice virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others,

Giving without limitation one’s time, abilities, and possessions in service,

Without prejudice concerning the identity of those in need.

Lao Tzu…

July 27 — Service

Real Religion

Inspires An Increase in Social Service.

Religion must act.…

July 26 — Service

The Enlightened Soul

Loves and Serves All Living Beings

As If each were their only child.

Buddha

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July 25 — Service

Do some ordinary daily work

With unswerving kindness

And unending patience.

Lao Tzu…

July 24 — Service

We can choose to alleviate suffering.

We can choose to work together for peace.

We can make these changes – and we must.

Jimmy Carter…

July 23 — Service

This is a wonderful planet,

And it is being completely destroyed by people

Who have too much money and power and no empathy.

Alice Walker…

July 22 — Service

As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing.

I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche.

I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens,

And get as near the …

July 21 — Service

Let the beauty of what you love

Be what you do.

Rumi…

July 20 — Service