This world lives
This world lives
because
Some men
do not eat alone,
not even when they get
the sweet ambrosia of the gods;
they’ve no anger in them,
they fear evils other men fear
but never sleep over them;
give their lives for honor,
will not touch a gift of whole worlds
if tainted;
there’s no faintness in their hearts
and they do not strive
for themselves.
Because such men are,
this world is.
— Ilam Peruvaluti
Such an honor to know people like these – in Art of Living, we have one such person whom we all adore hopelessly! However, He is more than fearless, brave, courageous, what have you. He is us – in our purest, most divine and most precious form! And to Him, we all make our way…
TTC Phase I was fantastic. Absolutely wonderful, fabulous, indescribable. There were fifty-six of us from various parts of the country. Such an amazing time – we realized how blessed we were to be in that space and time. It’s time LJ added a new mood – read ‘blissful’!!!
fugney says:
Welcome back:)
January 12, 2007 — 3:19 pm
Lakshmi says:
Thanks, Phani. Coincidentally, there was a guy named Phani on my course this time.
January 12, 2007 — 3:37 pm
ezee123 says:
Moving moving words
What is TTC…
the last I knew of that acronym..was TEachers TRaining Course.//;-))
January 12, 2007 — 5:27 pm
Lakshmi says:
It still is Teachers Training Course!
January 12, 2007 — 5:30 pm
ezee123 says:
somethings never change………
LIke teachers being paid
In wages of abject penury !!
While others,
Like software coolies take
Home packages of wealth untold.
January 12, 2007 — 5:36 pm
Lakshmi says:
🙂 In case of Art of Living teachers, they’re the ones who take home packages of wealth untold!
January 12, 2007 — 5:37 pm
ezee123 says:
So you are raking it in !!!!!
Good news.
January 12, 2007 — 5:45 pm
Lakshmi says:
First, I am not a teacher (not yet). Second, yes, I am TAKING it in… 🙂
January 12, 2007 — 5:47 pm
ezee123 says:
Is that so >
So Happy Days will be coming soon.;-)))
Do you think a change of jobs or profession for me would be advisable ??? 😉
January 12, 2007 — 5:53 pm
Lakshmi says:
Do you think a change of jobs or profession for me would be advisable ??? 😉
🙂 Have you done the Art of Living Course yet? That should help you make up your mind!
January 12, 2007 — 5:56 pm
ezee123 says:
>>>>Have you done the Art of Living Course yet?
No.
Do I need to ?
January 12, 2007 — 6:06 pm
Lakshmi says:
Yes. That would be the first step to becoming an Art of Living teacher.
January 12, 2007 — 6:09 pm
ezee123 says:
Does it involve any bending and feet touching and lots of pranayama?
January 12, 2007 — 6:12 pm
Lakshmi says:
Don’t want to spoil the surprise by telling you about it – go take it, it’s the best way to know more… 🙂
January 12, 2007 — 7:44 pm
arunshanbhag says:
Happy New Year to you!
and congrats on flying through the TTC-I course.
(and I surmise, you’ll be raking it in!) now I know why those AOL courses are so expenses! 😉
January 12, 2007 — 6:51 pm
Lakshmi says:
Happy New Year to you as well!
Btw, most of the AOL teachers are not paid to teach. It is a volunteer organization, FYI.
January 12, 2007 — 7:45 pm
dammitimmad says:
Of fearless men and precious forms…
Nice one Locks. While reading your post, I got an email from friends that lead me to these.. (and I thought ‘how appropriate’)…
Of fearless men/women and precious forms…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zpm5U_b2Z0&NR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y90H77aPt0&NR
January 13, 2007 — 3:18 am
Lakshmi says:
Re: Of fearless men and precious forms…
Can’t check the videos from work – will do so later. Thanks!
January 15, 2007 — 7:15 pm
Anonymous says:
beautiful poem
I really liked the poem..i also believe in this fact that this world is alive and has the potential to bounce back and become a truly beautiful world..All it needs is the combined effort of such wonderful people who care..Do visit me sometimes..c ya!!
February 15, 2007 — 8:01 am
Anonymous says:
Nice one..enjoyed it..I always wanted to take art of living course and I had some specific questions. Is it okay if I email you?
Raj
February 28, 2007 — 7:01 am
Lakshmi says:
Sure, you can post the questions here. Or put your email address here and I’ll write to you.
March 2, 2007 — 3:02 am
Anonymous says:
My email id is db_techie@yahoo.com. I’d like to know the format, kind of things that is covered in the basic course, if possible also some feedback abt the course. Thanks much
Raj
March 10, 2007 — 1:58 am
Anonymous says:
Sorry, my email is db_techie_1@yahoo.com
Raj
March 10, 2007 — 6:37 am