Sangha of Auspicious Companions

My Neighbor in My Roti

What if the energy fueling our everyday tasks comes not just from food and water, but from our relational connections, too? As biology professor Brinda Govindan kneads dough to make a traditional, everyday flatbread known as roti, she’s reminded of the latest flurry of shared groceries and smiles from her neighbors, and she realizes how those exchanges of caring energy are flowing forward through her thoughts, words, and actions. Whether it’s plums, avocados, and peaches from neighbors’ trees, or a homemade cake paid-forward to someone’s grandson, or the offer of an extra bedroom for a daughter’s bandmate who was visiting, each gift carries a story from the web of relationships in her local community and beyond. Feel the interconnection of life and generosity, where every act is a ripple of kindness that nourishes the whole. So next time you prepare a meal, savor the unseen magic woven through every bite.

Be The Change

Share fresh produce or a homemade dish with a neighbor and start a conversation.