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Mar 13, 2016
"The heart that breaks open can contain the whole universe." --Joanna Macy
The Beggar Who Raised 1,042 Orphans
Sindhutai Sapkal's life story encompasses both heart-wrenching tragedy and radiant transformation. She started life as an unwanted child, was married to an abusive husband, and then abandoned when she was nine-months pregnant. She refused to let any of this close down her heart or stifle her spirit. Read on to learn how this extraordinary woman went from being a beggar on the streets to the adopted mother of over 1400 homeless children in India.
BE THE CHANGE
The next time life deals you a harsh blow, try finding a way to keep your heart open through small acts of generosity and kindness.
