Just as we all sit in the shade of good deeds or "trees" planted by those who came before us, we are responsible for sowing good seeds for future generations to come. As the stories below illustrate, these seeds of generosity and altruism are present from infancy and are spread far and wide by ordinary people just trying to help the person right in front of them each day. - Ameeta
"Every farmer who plants a seed takes a risk. We work through faith that the good deeds we do are to put down roots." - Omid Safi
Editor's Note: Just as we all sit in the shade of good deeds or "trees" planted by those who came before us, we are responsible for sowing good seeds for future generations to come. As the stories below illustrate, these seeds of generosity and altruism are present from infancy and are spread far and wide by ordinary people just trying to help the person right in front of them each day. - Ameeta
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