Service is of paramount importance to Rotarians. However, equally important, if not more, is compassion. Small steps of service suffused with compassion make Rotary an organisation of men and women steeped in love and tenderness. Acts of loving help have impressive manifestations of our tenderness and our desire to be present for others – to be available to others- makes Rotary an organisation acceptable, dependable and amenable.
Loving kindness lights up the life of the needy and this gentle, glowing, non-flickering light expels some of the darkness that pervades the lives of the un-fortunates.
If we, therefore, approach service with kindness, love and sincerity, even failures will be accepted and not resented. When we succeed we produce reverence and gratitude. We don’t have to seek God for bestowing His grace. We can create it by our service acts. Our acts of service reverberate all around and spread by virtue of being connected with the needy.
A satisfied section of our community can echo its happiness to others around. We are recognized as custodians of the well being of the needy. We then, do not need any public relations. Our services become our public relations.
Remember, The life of a flower is short but well lived. it beautifies our garden. Let us live a life of value, a life of service , a life of giving ..Let us be a small flower in the garden of Gods creation & spread our inner beauty & fragrance to fill the world around us with joy and happiness.
