Editor's Note: It comes to the simple moments.  That's what the resonant theme at last month's retreat.  You'll also notice a touching piece by Vijayam on her stories after a life dedicated to education -- and on that note, Happy Teachers Day, and look forward to Joy of Giving Week. --Ashima and Shaalini

Last month, 40 beautiful pilgrims from across the country gathered to meet each other in 'Maitri', to cultivate deeper friendship and to engage with each other in the spirit of 'Vasudeva Kutumbakam'. Drishti writes about the beauty of simple moments that made everyone's heart overflow with love across three days.

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Vijayam believes that her foremost duty as a teacher is to help children bring out their inherent goodness and help them evolve as a human being. She recollects how several 'good-for-nothing' students transformed into geniuses when they were held with love and allowed to bloom at their own pace.

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After moving from India to Angola two years ago, Ashima realized she was a prisoner of her own fear when it came to strangers. One fine day, a short morning greeting from the heart helped her establish a moment of pure connection with a stranger. She reflects on how this made her move beyond fear and discover love that freed her.

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"Washing each dish rinsed my soul, from the worries of tomorrow, from the regrets of yesterday, I was entirely in the moment feeling so delighted" Linki reflects on Serving at Seva Cafe