Updates from the Moved By Love family | November 2014
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What if the desired outcome of an enterprise could not be monetised? What if it was not designed for scale? Can cooperation and compassion be motivating factors as opposed to fear, greed and competition? Over a 3-day gathering of Startup Service, entrepreneurs redefined 'business plans'.
 
"I will share the story of a great man named Gandhi... have you heard of him?" Prachi recreates Gandhi ji's Shanti Sena in Rishikesh.

"Vinoba taught us there are four kinds of people. Those who only see the bad, those who see the good and the bad, those who focus only on the good, and those who amplify the good. We should always aim for the fourth." Swara shares a beautiful story of how Arun dada found the good in his unruly, drunkard neighbour and amplified it. "Jai Shree Krishna!"

'A Crane a Day'

A symbol of peace and hope - 3000 origami cranes flocked around Mumbai creating ripples of love and kindness. From learning how to fold an origami crane to doing the kindness deed written on them and then passing it on, the cranes connected thousands of strangers. 
 

'Diwali Diwali'

This Diwali, inspired by Kavita Aunty's kindness, Darpan and Drishti celebrated the festivities with those with lesser possessions by connecting with them one on one and offering them gifts of clothes from their hearts. 

'Maitri Milan- 2014'

40 volunteers from across the Moved by Love ecosystem gathered for the annual Maitri Milan or 'Gathering of Noble Friends'. Three days of sharing our virtues, our vulnerabilities and also vices with only one intention - of putting love in the center of it all.  
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Karma Kitchen and Seva Cafe: Volunteer or visit the Gift Economy restaurants in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Baroda and Mumbai. Details here.

Awakin Gatherings: Several groups sit for an hour of meditation in cities across India. Join them.

Moved By Love Retreat: Join us for the next 3 day gathering
To hear about local events in your city, email us at dosti@movedbylove.org.
  
Inspiration


Reflections from Paunar:
Ram Hari - A film from Madhusudan's recent visit to Brahma Vidya Mandir (a community for women founded by Vinoba) in Paunar.

Article: A journey of 14000 kms to meet, serve and connect with people. Sheetal ben's bhaav yatra is featured in Nai Duniya


Pictures: What does happiness mean to you? music? colours? kids? smiles? friends? - here are some reflections from Mumbai.
"The Meaning of Life is to find your Gift. The Purpose of Life is to give it away"