When Someone goes
Out of their way
Just to make you
Feel better,
help you,
comfort you,
Or support you
Through thick and thin.
I bet you,
The first person
That crossed your mind
Was either your
Mother or father.
And then, siblings or friends.
Just for a second,
Imagine, that they aren’t there
Any longer. Pause.
How does it feel?
Ofcourse, not something
That you would ever want to.
It’s natural and
We all are alike,
And have similar needs.
But not everyone have
These people around them.
Not everyone is talked to,
When they feel lost.
Not everyone is comforted,
When they feel miserable.
Not everyone is supported
When they dream big.
Not everyone is blessed
to have ample of opportunities
And lack the basic care,
Until, we take charge
Until, we act and respond.
It starts with the moment you realize,
How hard and unfair, life can be.
And how blessed you have been
With almost everything in place.
It starts when you appreciate
the little things in life,
That often goes unnoticed.
It starts when you dream
To bring a smile
On someone’s face.
To care about someone
If they are doing fine.
To talk about issues
That, till now were ignored.
That’s the time when
Life seems happening,
And your heart is happy.
You get to feel,
Something very real and pure
That’s what true happiness is.
And you will live it, Everyday.
And once you begin,
there is no halt.
You realize unending opportunities,
To bring the change.
You discover new possibilities,
of making purpose a reality.
And this happens when,
You put the cause above yourself.
Because,
When you value purpose,
Over your lazy Sunday mornings.
When you value commitment,
Over your temporary mood swings.
When you value integrity,
Over your late night weekend plans.
When you value Cause,
above “it’s raining heavily” excuses.
Not just you are bound to see
An inspiring change in situations,
But you will see a better
Version of yourself.
Someone not just others,
But you yourself will admire too.
And then you would know
The beauty you inherit
By the value of
Cause Above Self ♥
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Amazingly inspiring bhaiya ❤ “Cause above self” is not just a value but tradition in MAD. The integrity and compassion that each MAD is very inspiring. One such pwrson whom
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*that each MADster shows is very inspiring. Be it during the classes, DC, or trainings… the zeal to make a difference in our kids lives by doing whatever it takes shines bright in theor eyes
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Thank you so much Surbhi and yes, “Cause Above Self” is definately one quality every MADster live by♥️
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It’s really nice Pawan bro… A reminder for lazy people like me to do better than always for them… Really inspiring
❤️
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Thanka Amo 🤗 If needed, I will keep on reminding without fail. 😅
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We have to take an extra step for the cause. I have seen people working for the cause, from travelling so far to spending their weekends with the kids. When they can sleep late in the morning or hangout with friends.
Because once you get attached to this cause, its roots get sunk deep into your heart. It’s like opening a channel of energy and new learning. 😍
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Beautiful description of what actually often goes unnoticed. These are the little things that make a big difference and actually transforms one’s personality into a better individual. ♥️
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Amazing share pawan 💓
I am still a madster at heart.. And cause above self is still there in me.. Whenever and wherever possible.. I have seen people out there valuing it. They were not in the best of their health but still there for the class.. Had to urgently go somewhere but still be there.. Its like keeping everything at bay but not the kids.. .. Its all about.. “cause above self” 💓 n the people are making a difference! 🤗
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Thanks a lot, Deepshikha. And yes, I too believe in the fact that time and again the volunteers have shown outstanding efforts for different events and the driving force being their understanding of Cause Above Self. It really is one amazing value that push us up and encourage us to do better at all times. 😊
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The attachment and the bond with the kids is very pure. Taking an extra step and putting some extra efforts to do something for these kids is completely worth it for this pure and innocent bond.
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Very well said, Anon. And these kids are the reason because of which one takes up the volunteering and the kids, rightly keep us together and always on a high. 🤗
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Pawan, this is a beautiful piece. :’)
Cause above self is always understood better when we experience it first hand. I remember how people just smile when they hear about it at the time of recruitment and over the year, they don’t realize how well they are all bonded with each other because they dedicate to this cause above themselves. Seeing this happen is the most amazing feeling ever. 🙂
Really Pawan, thank you for reminding me about this feeling.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Vijay. And well said, that it is always better understood by living this up and that’s feels best of all the feelings one can get while looking back at their journey. Also, I will keep trying to keep us all connected to amazing memories like these. Keep supporting ♥️
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Amazing share and beautifully expressed Pawan. This remind of the time when I go to take class even in rainy days and not only just because of commitment but of that bond I have with my kids and this bond I think is the result of ’cause above self’. Cause above self is moral value which every madster posses.❤
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Yes Alan, I totally agree with you that every MADster do possess this value and that’s what make them stand out of the crowd and be a Changemaker where they could have chosen to live at their comfort zone and just enjoy life the easy way. I feel blessed to have met amazing people like you who showcase extra ordinary values and. ethics at all time. Kudos to this spirit ♥️
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This whole world is bonded, with different types of bonds and there are different causes behind different bonds. For some bonds, cause is love, for some it is religion, some care about the country, some people value money. Whatever it is, humans always need a cause to bond together and to stay intact, keeping their humanity alive.
A wise person once said, ‘the best feeling in this world is to see someone happy because of your efforts’ and as we all know it is human nature to seek happiness, to feel good. When I joined MAD, cause for me was to give back to the society, eventually it changed to the love and care for my kids and fellow MADsters. It made me happy. Very same goes for all the MADsters, it is not only about making others happy, it also about the feeling which keeps motivating you and gives you immense satisfaction. These feelings makes our Cause common and keeps us bonded and indeed pushes all to value others before ourself, ‘Cause Above Self’. Loved this piece Pawan. Kudos 🙂
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True bhaiya. It indeed is the greatest feeling and that’s what keeping us up at all times. And the cause itself, plays an important role in binding us together to care about and to do something for it. MAD being the common platform for all of us coming together and encouraging us to keep up the spirit high, always. Lastly, thanks a lot for your love and keep supporting ♥️
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Beautifully written Pawan. The feeling is so pure. I still remember looking forward to taking classes and interacting with all the kids. And that satisfaction right after the class when there is a huge smile on a kid’s face. Reading this reminded of all the beautiful memories I have with MAD. Thanks!! ♥️
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Thanks a ton, Nikita. The beautiful memories are much more than what I could ever write about. I am glad that I was able to be a part of such memories for all these years and will keep contributing in the years to come. ♥️
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Great work pawan bro… Keep it uo
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