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From Wednesday's Children

Nipun Mehta

Recently, the door rang at the Mehta household.  It was right before a Wednesday gathering.  Guri and I were out of town, but all six of us were together on video chat. Viral and Pavi went to the door, and lo and behold, they were looking at three giant gunny sacks by the doorstep.  No one else was around -- an anonymous drop-off.  

Each sack was filled with meditation cushions!  And one note of explanation:

It looked gorgeous on our carpet.

Then, my mom got an email from Katie Teague that awakened an altogether different dimension of the tag:

You don't know me. But somehow my Vimeo account got hacked by love. I think this video is about you.

It turned out to be the 59th birthday of "CF Mom" -- a mother of so many.  What a blessed life, to have the opportunity to give and receive and pay forward.

Posted by Nipun Mehta on April 21, 2012
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Trishna Apr 21, 2012
What a beautiful story, humbled by the happenings in this ecosystem :)
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Pancho Apr 21, 2012
For all those unnumbered moments of loving-kindness, inspiration and motherly care... for all those lives profoundly touched at the Kindness Temple... for all minutes in receptive silence nourishing deeply the soul of humanity... May Wednesdays spread far and wide all over the Earth Community. May we become, for real, the Grand Human Family as we are showered by the unconditional love of angels like Mamá Harshida and all the Mehtas. Happy new lap around the Sun Mamá Harshida! :-) May we all become compassionate, courageous and wise.
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sheetal Apr 21, 2012
happy birthday to our very own mother annapoorna... what a lovely post... filled with gratitude and joy!
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nisha Apr 22, 2012
Auntie, we are so happy you were born!
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Amit Apr 23, 2012
The tag, the note and incredible video makes my heart feel so full. This is truly incredible! Hearing about the story was one thing but seeing it like this and thinking about all the love and effort that went into this is a whole new level. It just goes to show the beauty of how when you plant seeds of love and continue to water and nourish them, so many beautiful things will sprout up from within...this was not just an act of kindness, it was an act Moved by Love!
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Shail Apr 23, 2012
Auntie, have never met you, but it's obvious you radiate so much love and compassion with your Wednesday gatherings. :) Beautiful video and message:)
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Meghna Agrawal Apr 23, 2012
How can we add multiple smiles. One smile just doesn't do enough justice!!
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Chenee Apr 24, 2012
Lovely! The Mehta family has nourished so many of us for so long that it is wonderful to see them taken care of too. Thank you to the hands and hearts that made the cushions and the video. Happy birthday auntie Harshida, and thank you all for what you've birthed and cultivated through genuine love.
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Amy Apr 25, 2012
Such a heartfelt gesture. Beautiful sharing of love and appreciation.
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Bela Apr 25, 2012
so so so beautiful...wow, I'm just amazed how so many individuals from around the world and from all walks of life came together to express their love and gratitude...one seed of love, one heartfelt intention has inspired soooooo many individuals....
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Lavanya Apr 25, 2012
Wow! The same day was my mother's birthday as well :) Love to both Moms!
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Audrey Apr 29, 2012
Wow. This is so incredibly beautiful. Made my heart stop and then start again on a whole new level.
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Manisha Apr 30, 2012
Beautiful! Brought some tears to my eyes, to see the cushions as finely and delicately crafted as each Wednesday that the Mehtas have offered to the community for the past 14 years. A very happy belated birthday, Harshida auntie! :)
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rhianna Mar 18, 2015
wow
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aronda Jul 14, 2017
superb
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aronda Jul 14, 2017
superb
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aronda Jul 14, 2017
superb story, waiting for more
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aronda Jul 14, 2017
superb story, waiting for more
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