Karma Yoga in Everyday Life: Finding Mindfulness Through Acts of Service

Deep cleaning my mum’s kitchen felt like a quiet act of love and service — a form of Karma Yoga. At first, I resisted the task. The thought of tackling the dishes, cupboards, and layers of grease felt heavy. But once I began, the resistance softened. Each small action drew me in, and what started as obligation became something lighter — joyful even.
As I scrubbed, wiped, and organized, I realized I was doing more than cleaning. Every motion was a small offering, a way to ease my mum’s load and show care without needing recognition. I wasn’t just tidying a kitchen; I was creating calm for someone I love.
It reminded me that Karma Yoga isn’t about grand gestures, but about bringing presence and compassion to simple tasks. Even cleaning a kitchen can become a spiritual practice — a way to cultivate patience, humility, and gratitude for the love that fills the space.

Warmly,

Eve