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APRIL 13, 2012 @ 12:03 PM

I'm currently studying Karma Yoga in depth and have been inspired to veer my life in a direction with even more positive actions and selfless service. I guessed I was wasting at least SIX hours a week on Facebook. At least. So I deleted it and I'm using that time to volunteer at a women's shelter close(ish) to where I work. A darling and dear friend of mine (longtime readers you may remember him as the boy I had the hots for years ago with tattoos on his face) just donated to them just because he had some "extra money he didn't need". How truly inspiring and grounding.
So this is the part where I urge you to take some time out of your busy schedule to donate time or money to a cause you feel strongly about. Especially if you practice physical Yoga I urge you to expand your practice and do some good for others that need it. I grew up volunteering at soup kitchens with my dad on the weekends. He was there constantly on his days off. And he worked 60 hours a week (at least), coached teams, wrote books, furthered his education and was/is a killer dad.
So no excuses, right?

HeatherAnn

SUICIDEGIRL

Colorado, USA

APR 13, 2012 12:16 PM

For me, it's this place that is the time-waster. I've actually already made a conscious decision to check in less on SG. Now I just need to fill that time with something positive, something that makes a difference.

poisonedbyacure

USA

July 2007

APR 13, 2012 12:24 PM

I just recently started to volunteer at my local animal shelter and I couldn't be happier. It completely fills something in me that I was missing for so long.

Dougrun

San Luis Obispo, CA

February 2007

APR 13, 2012 12:45 PM

Nice Q. If you're not on this planet to make a positive change then why are you here?

Chrysis

SUICIDEGIRL

Ohio, USA

APR 13, 2012 01:17 PM

Fantastic and inspiring. So nice to read; I hope it's contagious around here. <3

sixsixty

Oakland, CA

OLD SKOOL

APR 13, 2012 01:31 PM

that's very exciting! i've been meaning to drop facebook too.

Oldernow

Ithaca, NY

January 2006

APR 13, 2012 02:27 PM

Good for you and thanks for posting here!

According to the Naishkarmasiddhi (aka The Realization of the Absolute) written, oh, about 1500 years ago, no problem has been solved until it has been dealt with in oneself, in someone you know, and in a stranger. This is part of yoga discipline.

Furthermore, having been granted a life in which there is leisure time to pursue yoga & its studies, one should not steal that time from the society which supports one's freedom -- hence it is truly essential to spend as much time at the soup kitchen as on the yoga mat.

DarkRiver

Gurnee, IL

April 2006

APR 13, 2012 02:55 PM

My job has me working with people with developmental disabilities, and I volunteer a lot of time there. It's very hard but rewarding

TheMadHatter23

USA

September 2010

APR 13, 2012 03:17 PM

I think it's really good that you are actively seeking a more positive and meaniful life. Also not trying to be rude but is there a chance you could do some naked yoga for SG?

Nanette

USA

June 2008

APR 13, 2012 06:38 PM

You're a truly beautiful person and a breath of fresh air. I love that it's Earth Month and have been participating in all the events I've heard of and doing the walk for MS this month as well.
You're amazing!