“Servant” is meant in the same sense as “Servant Leadership.” It proposes that the essence of life is a kind of unattached generosity – the willingness and determination to be of service, in any way possible, as much of the time as possible. It combines two ideas that are often seen as opposites – service and pleasure – into one unified whole.
I call it Servant Hedonism – serving yourself by serving others. It’s been a guide during dark times, when the world seemed hopelessly uncertain and complex. It doesn’t specify precisely which rules to follow or which decisions to make.īut it has served me well. It’s not a very deep or sophisticated one. On a recent Sunday afternoon, while reading on the couch, I was startled to realize that I had a life philosophy.
