In serving the heart of another

Needless to say that if there is any hint of "what will I get out of serving another" in the process of giving…..especially when it comes to matters of the heart…then the transformative power of that service is stymied, is to speak to the very essence of altruism.

The concept of service, in its truest form, demands selflessness. It is an offering without expectation, a gift given purely for the benefit of another. When even a subtle trace of self-interest enters the equation, it disrupts the transformative potential of the act.

The true magic of service lies in its ability to transcend self-interest. It is in this selfless offering….without thought of what is to be gained….that the heart of service can perform its most profound alchemy, transforming both giver and receiver in ways that neither can predict or measure.

Nigel Lott teaandzen.org