Volunteering at Amar Seva Sangam has opened my eyes to a different perspective on life and has shown me the hardships faced by many individuals with a physical or mental disability. I had never been exposed to such real debilitating conditions and seeing their smiling faces was really touching and made me feel so much compassion towards them. The children were so content with their way of life, in contrast to the demands of the Westernized society. Throughout the campus, I would see one child helping another child on a wheelchair and it made me realize what a tightknit and caring community they have created for each other. Coming from all walks of life, they are so accepting and loving and showed me what a real society should be like. As well, interacting with the older patients who were suffering with spinal cord injuries gave me exposure to an array of muscular paralysis and I was able to learn many physiotherapy techniques. This gave me a broader understanding of what it means to live with a disability and I have a lot of respect for those individuals who are managing with only a few working limbs. I was interested by the rehabilitation facilities and played an interactive role at the gym and it was so nice to see them lift weights and dumbbells with determination and optimism towards their road to recovery. All of the patients were so genuine, loving and full of laughter, which is ultimately the best medicine!I grew very fond of many of the children and older patients, and it was heartbreaking to leave the campus. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Amar Seva Sangam and have taken back a lot of special memories that I will always and forever cherish.