I take responsibility for the whole world;
By surrendering, I'm a joyous, empowered girl!
My higher purpose makes me strong;
It's a wonderful community - I belong!
As I take this path which charms me,
The size of my commitment never alarms me!
I progress by leaps and bounds,
Because my responsibility has no bounds!
I accept present moment; I want nothing, for sure;
I'm here for your joy; my mind is pure!
The strong will survive, and the weak will whine;
For to get past the politics is to come to the divine!
Never, ever be a pappu;
Be a leader, be a lion, be a rock, be true!!
Om Namah Shivaya x108
Creates a course that's really GREAT!!!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Srividhya writes in
"I feel invigorated full of energy and dynamism after taking the course. I feel free like a bird since I am out of my pappu zone or dont have a label attached to myself! Now I can do the things that I once thought was not possible for me. My mind is clear and as a result I am more productive, ready to take on any challenge. Anandji's teachings have firmly planted the seeds that "YES, I can do it!!" I am very calm and able to think through a problem and identify a solution without stressing about it much!! It has helped me enormously and has given focus and clarity to my life. I have more time now since I dont have "Why why why" going on in my mind all the time!!
My husband is very delighted to see all these changes in me.
All in all, it was a JHAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKAAS experience!!"
Vidhya
My husband is very delighted to see all these changes in me.
All in all, it was a JHAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKAAS experience!!"
Vidhya
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Sitting in the lobby at hotel in Portland; first quiet moment since the course started; no homework, no agenda, just waiting for shuttle to airport as I am heading home. So much to take in; and rejoice in!
Sank into a meditative state; and from nowhere had a "vision" of seeing myself talking to Anandji, a most wonderful conversation which I did not "hear" as I was across the room watching myself (so funny), but I just know that he delivered a strong and beautiful message to me; and then I was kneeling down to kiss his feet, and worried about getting bright rose lipstick on his beautiful white socks, and seeing his hands come down to my head to bless me; and as I sat there in the lobby, I could actually feel his hands touching my head very gently, and feel the energy come through, and at that moment my shoulders relaxed, my whole body went limp, my head went down, and the only thing keeping me from falling out of the chair was my laptop bag, which supported my neck and arms. It felt like I had just totally, totally surrendered to Anandji and "the message"; and I immediately felt myself light up in bliss, with a smile on my face, and when I stood up to move to the shuttle it was like I was walking on clouds, dancing, dancing, dancing. I realized that a song was playing in the lobby, a kind of shmaltzy pop song, but when I actually listened to the words I was stunned; they were:
"With you I'm not shy...to show the way I feel
With you I will try ... my secrets to reveal
For you are the magnet, and I am steel!"
And I know that Anandji, and through him Guruji, are the magnet for me, and I am steel, made strong by Anandji's loving teaching in DSN, and as steel I am so so so attracted to that magnet!
In the shuttle I met some around 7 pilots and stewardesses, and one was saying how her Blackberry does not automatically change time zones, so her alarm went off at the wrong time. And I said "Aho! My roommate had the same thing happen! We were only getting four hours of sleep a night, and got woken up 2 hours early!" So they all said "Wow, you must have been very upset!" And I said "No, we just laughed - we're in a seminar on happiness!" So they grilled me all the way to the airport, and memorized "artofliving.org", and I believe I have reached several of them....
At Portland Airport, they had a pianist playing such beautiful music; part of a trial for stress reduction while traveling; and I could see folks relaxing their bodies as they listened; so I told her what a great job she was doing, and bought her CD. And a man was rocking his crying baby daughter to the music, and I told him how beautiful it was to watch him, and how many people in the airport were touched by the scene. He was very moved....
So I head toward my gate, and step on the moving walkway. I already felt like I was a moving cloud, with my feet not touching the ground; but on that walkway, I recalled Anandji's saying of Guruji being the escalator caring us toward knowledge, and of how much quicker we get there if we do the legwork too! So I walked on the moving walkway, and just floated; my soul was so moved by the feeling; and I am singing to myself "You are the magnet; and I am steel!" over and over again. Got to my gate, had plenty of time left, so I went back the other direction on the walkway, to listen to piano music in the lobby, and to dance a bit out there. I must have done this circle 7 times; it felt so uplifting!
Then on the plane, I had only one other person in my row, an 18-year-old man who was on the home leg of his first flight; he was nervous. I learned all about him, and he asked why I was in Portland, and I explained, and he said "I'd like to hear more about that!" And we talked all the way home, and he took my email and the website, and will ask his mom to contact me about him and his younger brother doing the course!
Back at Cisco now, we are doing Intro Talks in different buildings every day, and at each one I am honored by being asked to share my AoL Part I experience briefly; and my heart is so open, and I am so full of gratitude, that I am really able to reach people. And after the talk, people stop by to talk to me, and it feels like I have really inspired them, and we have had several registrations, and I am so sure that more are on the way. And many folks do not even get a lunch break at Cisco; constant meetings; but I do not let that stop me. I am keeping my calendar as open as possible this week (doing my work in early mornings or at home in evenings), so that if I reach out to a co-worker, and they have 20 minutes free, we can go for a walk, or have some chai, and I can share myself so openly with them....
Sam GachChhadVam - Let us all progress together!
Love, Peace, and Joy Gurudev!
Jean
Sank into a meditative state; and from nowhere had a "vision" of seeing myself talking to Anandji, a most wonderful conversation which I did not "hear" as I was across the room watching myself (so funny), but I just know that he delivered a strong and beautiful message to me; and then I was kneeling down to kiss his feet, and worried about getting bright rose lipstick on his beautiful white socks, and seeing his hands come down to my head to bless me; and as I sat there in the lobby, I could actually feel his hands touching my head very gently, and feel the energy come through, and at that moment my shoulders relaxed, my whole body went limp, my head went down, and the only thing keeping me from falling out of the chair was my laptop bag, which supported my neck and arms. It felt like I had just totally, totally surrendered to Anandji and "the message"; and I immediately felt myself light up in bliss, with a smile on my face, and when I stood up to move to the shuttle it was like I was walking on clouds, dancing, dancing, dancing. I realized that a song was playing in the lobby, a kind of shmaltzy pop song, but when I actually listened to the words I was stunned; they were:
"With you I'm not shy...to show the way I feel
With you I will try ... my secrets to reveal
For you are the magnet, and I am steel!"
And I know that Anandji, and through him Guruji, are the magnet for me, and I am steel, made strong by Anandji's loving teaching in DSN, and as steel I am so so so attracted to that magnet!
In the shuttle I met some around 7 pilots and stewardesses, and one was saying how her Blackberry does not automatically change time zones, so her alarm went off at the wrong time. And I said "Aho! My roommate had the same thing happen! We were only getting four hours of sleep a night, and got woken up 2 hours early!" So they all said "Wow, you must have been very upset!" And I said "No, we just laughed - we're in a seminar on happiness!" So they grilled me all the way to the airport, and memorized "artofliving.org", and I believe I have reached several of them....
At Portland Airport, they had a pianist playing such beautiful music; part of a trial for stress reduction while traveling; and I could see folks relaxing their bodies as they listened; so I told her what a great job she was doing, and bought her CD. And a man was rocking his crying baby daughter to the music, and I told him how beautiful it was to watch him, and how many people in the airport were touched by the scene. He was very moved....
So I head toward my gate, and step on the moving walkway. I already felt like I was a moving cloud, with my feet not touching the ground; but on that walkway, I recalled Anandji's saying of Guruji being the escalator caring us toward knowledge, and of how much quicker we get there if we do the legwork too! So I walked on the moving walkway, and just floated; my soul was so moved by the feeling; and I am singing to myself "You are the magnet; and I am steel!" over and over again. Got to my gate, had plenty of time left, so I went back the other direction on the walkway, to listen to piano music in the lobby, and to dance a bit out there. I must have done this circle 7 times; it felt so uplifting!
Then on the plane, I had only one other person in my row, an 18-year-old man who was on the home leg of his first flight; he was nervous. I learned all about him, and he asked why I was in Portland, and I explained, and he said "I'd like to hear more about that!" And we talked all the way home, and he took my email and the website, and will ask his mom to contact me about him and his younger brother doing the course!
Back at Cisco now, we are doing Intro Talks in different buildings every day, and at each one I am honored by being asked to share my AoL Part I experience briefly; and my heart is so open, and I am so full of gratitude, that I am really able to reach people. And after the talk, people stop by to talk to me, and it feels like I have really inspired them, and we have had several registrations, and I am so sure that more are on the way. And many folks do not even get a lunch break at Cisco; constant meetings; but I do not let that stop me. I am keeping my calendar as open as possible this week (doing my work in early mornings or at home in evenings), so that if I reach out to a co-worker, and they have 20 minutes free, we can go for a walk, or have some chai, and I can share myself so openly with them....
Sam GachChhadVam - Let us all progress together!
Love, Peace, and Joy Gurudev!
Jean
Friday, May 30, 2008
Safe harbour
It was the happiest gathering ever and it transformed me.
It took me years to learn lessons from my own experience tearing down glass ceilings. Simple group activities and practical wisdom conveyed this message so succintly that one almost enjoyed the experience of dropping ones shells.
The three days made me see that there is so much goodness and joy in this world and experienced first hand what goes around comes around. The most touching instances were when folks around me saw my spirits ebb - I got a back massage, a blessing and tons of love when I was so very confused all totally unasked for. The sense of belonging was intense. I learned to build bridges not walls around me under the stewardship of the guru of course.
Importantly I found my Safe harbour. In his love I am safe. Years of I and me had made me a gogetter. Having acheived everything, there was something amiss. Today I have arrived at my destination - so much at peace with myself, harmonious with the world around me! Lost and found! One of the most cherished moment in my life in the last week has been when my husband perceived that he has got back the girl - a girl so full of life -who he fell in love with, almost 20 years ago and for him to have felt it across the miles, across the Atlantic something huge should have shifted in me!
I have never been to a crazier party before! From a creepy crawly caterpillar to the most liberated butterfly the transformation fuelled with love and compassion was the most moving experience.
The icing on the cake was undoubtedly Anandjis style of delivering a message. Little did I realise the impact of his fluid dynamic gestures, until I was made to sit with my back to him. Anandji's talk then lost its lustre and I had to make a special effort to stay in the moment. Atlast I got it! The disspassionate compassion and the energy that flows from Anandji is almost palpable and infectious and has kindled the very best in of every one of us.
Came home with a hoarse throat from all the laughing, shouting and cheering, sore feet from the uninhibited dancing and a featherlight spirit brimming with joy.
I am awe struck watching as the magic unfolds in my life. Folks Thank you one and all for making the DSN portland the best lifechanging party of my life! I pray for the grace and strength to pass this on to the greater good of humanity.
JOY GURUDEV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Cleansed, powerful, joyous
I feel cleansed of the dross from the past, like I have been scrubbed. I am fresh again. I have come back in touch with who I Am -- powerful, joyous, generous, loving, resplendent -- dancer. So many things that I have been stuck with have cleared up.
The day I came back I wrote and composed two hymns, made the Sankalp to finish the first draft of my new book by September 1 and wrote the first 1587 words of it in about two hours. It feels like I am uncorked.
I am filled with gratitude at the grace flowing through Anand ji and Gurudev to me.
The day I came back I wrote and composed two hymns, made the Sankalp to finish the first draft of my new book by September 1 and wrote the first 1587 words of it in about two hours. It feels like I am uncorked.
I am filled with gratitude at the grace flowing through Anand ji and Gurudev to me.
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