With Mom and Dad at home, there is a different sense of comfort. The summer has been ruthless this time, with temperatures inching close to the dreaded 100. Next week, we are off to Chicago for the annual Guru Poornima celebrations with Guruji and the rest of the Art of Living family across the world. Seems like the celebration is going to be HUGE this year with folks flying in from all over. There’re programs planned for kids, teens, youth – absolutely everyone. It’s going to rock the city… totally!
If I were to think about one thing that I am incredibly grateful for, it would be awareness. The ability to grasp what’s happening in the inner recesses of this complex mind mechanism, the discrimination to distance myself from its endless wonderings (and wanderings), to use the power of knowledge and Sadhana to bring it back to this point in space-time… and to go through the drill all over again every time. Yes, situations are created all around us expressly so that we realize – the real circus is in the mind. The world exists but in our own minds. To move from being a performer to being a spectator, to play the part flawlessly and drop it without a regret, to exit gracefully when the curtains have fallen – such a precious skill.
inspirethoughts says:
Hey u will be in Chicago? Would you have time to meet? I know the schedule for art of living is really hectic…just wondering!
June 29, 2009 — 3:04 pm
Lakshmi says:
Was thinking of you when I wrote this post… 🙂 Yeah, I’m flying into Chicago this week itself. It’s going to be incredibly busy what with the daily programs, evening celebration and the other activities.
Why don’t you come over this time? There is also the regular Part 1 course happening between July 3 and 5 (10 am – 6 pm daily). You can sign up for that one. Every evening, there will be rocking Satsangs with amazing music, singing, and dancing. 7th July is Guru Poornima – you should absolutely come for the evening Satsang that day. It’s an incredible day… I cannot describe to you the air of merriment, joy, celebration.
June 29, 2009 — 3:50 pm
inspirethoughts says:
Aah I C!
I will think about it, not sure how the long weekend would pan out. I have friends coming over too. BTW, how much is the registration for that one day course? Do you have any details regarding that? If I decide to come, by what date latest do I have to register?
June 29, 2009 — 4:31 pm
Lakshmi says:
There is no 1-day course. On July 7, there will be evening celebrations in honor of Guru Poornima. You need to RSVP if you want to attend. What’s your email address? Will fwd you the info…
June 29, 2009 — 4:50 pm
inspirethoughts says:
email me at newlife2004 at gmail dot com.
June 29, 2009 — 4:57 pm