We did it!

Today, collectively, the community that supports the NZ Yoga Centre raised enough money to buy a new heat-pump for our yoga studio in Marton. We raised $3050 in 10 days! Around 45 people pledged to the ‘Warm-Hearted Yogis’ Give-a-little page.

The amazing people from Wellington were among the first to give. These people know me personally, and we have shared in affection, laughter, and overlapping friendships for many years. 4 family-members/ old neighbourhood friends also pledged early, heeding the call to give.

Then, once our pledge board went up in the yoga studio, class members also started to give. They continued to give in a groundswell of generosity and sharing. 7 pledges came from local businesses. 5 people gave anonymously. Was one of these people you?

All of these people have something in common. They care about collective good, and they are open handed and openhearted. They might know me and know how much I give to others. However, they are not uninterested, or self-interested, or even tight-fisted.  They are the true yogis, true family, and my heart flows with gratitude towards them.

You can see their names on the Give-a-little page

Some people feel that being asked to make donations is a personal burden. Yet, some enlightened people see that giving a is a blessing because it allows generosity to flow.

Thank you to everyone who gave to this project. Each of you will be invited to our Matariki/ mid-winter Xmas party in late June 2019. I hope some of you will come to share in the fun and warmth.

… And, for those of you who did not give, or who regard yourself as a true yogi, it is not too late to make a pledge. The Give-a-little page is still open till Wednesday 15^th May. Any extra donations will cover the installation fee.

That’s what I consider true generosity: You give your all and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing.      

Simone De Beauvoir