I am now in India, in day 3 of a 28 day ‘Deepening’ retreat here at the Oneness University…
Ever since reading ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ as a teenager, I’ve dreamed of visiting this holy land… Now that I am here, I… am… in … awe…
Three Angels selling flowers & coconuts outside a Temple
Every Teacher/Guru/Master has their specialty; I have chosen this ashram for the specialty of its founders, Amma and Bhagavan. Their unique gift? To awaken people and help them become God Realized… From what I see, feel and am guided, I am in the right place at the right time…
Humility, Passion for Awakening and Surrender are three of my guides; I sense that the last is right now the most powerful… My heart beats excitedly as I imagine becoming ever more awake to the truth of who we are…
I am a freediver, I love taking a deep breath and diving into the ocean, swimming down, down, down, feeling the divine presence grow in strength the deeper I dive… Here on this retreat, I am excited to dive in fully and deeply… who will surface, God only knows…
Namaste Beloved Brothers & Sisters!
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Hi Joe,
I am SO excited for you! I look forward to visiting India one day. Thank you for sharing your post. I live in CA and looking forward to Amma’s annual March retreat in San Ramon, it was an extremely life-changing experience for me. If you go to my website, i wrote about it under my blog (MYA TALK). Maybe one day I can join one of your dolphin trips!!
Namaste and enjoy India!
P.S. correction…Amma’s annual JUNE retreat!! :) My heart wants her here now, but I know patience is a virtue. lolol!!
Hello Joe,
This is so cool, I guess I am enjoying this thru you. Since I watched The Dhamma Brothers which is a documentary where two guys goes to an Alabama prison to teach Vipassana meditation and the transformation of these man on death roll. I thought of doing something like this too. So I think its incredible you took the step and in a place like India, where the entire reality around you supports it.
I can see in the children faces their true joy, what an incredible smile. I think the people from India have the most incredible eyes.
Anyway be free!
Namaste
I will be reading and following your pilgrimage maybe one day I will be there too.
Hi Lorraine!
Sounds like a great movie! I’m gonna watch it!
Yes it is amazing here, the land beyond contrast… people’s eyes are so bright!!! Here’s to your India pilgrimage!
Hi Robyn!
Thanks for the comment and I have been in San Ramon with Amma several times! She gives the best darshan; I love her hugs!!! Will check out your blog post, whats the link?
Yes, here’s to you joining me on a dolphin trip! Namaste!