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How can we serve humanity?

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How can I serve? This is a question that has been on the mind of every spiritual leader I have ever respected. It's a cornerstone of most, if not all, religions.

So where have we become lost? When did what do I get overshadow the how can I serve? The even larger question is whether that mentality can be reversed in the individual.

How can I serve God, humanity and the world at large? This is a query that is personal in nature, yet has the capacity to change the world.

The ultimate reality is that with each breath we take we are serving the world. Are we are doing it consciously and what are we bringing to the world?

Topics: Faith, Doctrine & Practice
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Tags: serving humanity, serving others, serving others and faith, serving others and religion, serving others and spiritual leaders

Rev. Joe Niemiec Jr.

The Rev. Joe Niemiec Jr. began his spiritual quest in 1986 when he walked out of a Houston jail and was struck by the realization that his life was in shambles. He began his quest for ‘getting back on track’ with 12 step programs, followed by learning and practicing meditation with a local Redding, California, teacher.
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