Cooking is just one way that I practice karma yoga. I also do some housekeeping, dish washing, and other maintenance. I use to do a bit of gardening, and I also try to volunteer whenever I have the time. The word "karma" is derived from the Sanskrit kri, meaning "to do".  In its most basic sense "karma" means action, and "yoga" translates to union. Karma yoga is described as a way of acting & thinking by which one adjusts themselves toward a sense of realization by acting in harmony with one's job//duty without the consideration of self-centered desires, likes or dislikes. I enjoy cooking but rarely boast about my skills in the kitchen. I try to take pictures of some meals that I "whipped up" that turned out well so I can remember how to do them again...........now if that is considered "bad karma" than in the same argument you could also say that volunteering is selfish in some way >> if you enjoy helping others because in return it makes you feel good//happy than that is also a form of a personal self-centered desire.

Something to ponder. Either way, I plan on doing what makes me feel good.