Dear Friends,
This past weekend, some of us drove up to Dallas for a retreat centered on the theme of transmuting our karma. After three days of the high vibration we shared there, as well as benefiting from my uplifting traveling companions, I came home feeling as if in a bubble of deep, impenetrable joy! Before reaching my house, I ordered tacos for my family. Waiting in my car for the tacos to be ready, my head and heart literally buzzing with residual happiness from the retreat, I beheld the busy scene of passers-by and patio diners with different eyes. I felt as if each person I was seeing were like one of my own kindred. Tenderly, I looked upon the mom and her college-age son, the families with kids in soccer gear having their Sunday dinner, the random people to-and-froing among the shops. The overwhelming feeling was complete acceptance of each person and respect for their journey, as well as a deep connection as a fellow Earthling. As I reflected on being in this heavenly Twilight Zone, I realized a couple of things: One, this is unconditional love. Two, ironically, this was achievable because I myself was uplifted while at the same time I was detached from the scene. Three, this detachment and joy allowed some dissolution of my ego, which opened me to the flood of unconditional love for all around me. Four, this is how the Divine loves us. I tried to keep this going as long as I could, but alas! This morning, while singing a love-chant to God, I honked angrily and called stupid another parent in the carline at my son’s school! Sigh!!! And so the inner work continues!! 😀
Let’s accompany each other on this long, winding, joyful, and challenging road we call Life. Come with your gifts and receptivity this Sunday as we gather in satsang, as on every Sunday morning.
Where: Be Well Yoga Studio
1906 W. Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78756
When: Sunday, April 3rd, 10:00 – 11:00a.m.
What: Energization, prayer, chanting, meditation, affirmations
Details: Park behind the house. Look for the driveway between Be Well Yoga and Bare Body Day Spa to park in back. It’s OK to park behind 1908 as well and walk through the gate. Take the outside staircase up to the deck to enter the yoga studio. Bathrooms can be accessed through the downstairs back door. Suggested love offering $10 for rent. Venmo: @Kim-Pradhan
Afterwards: Optional brunch at Brentwood Social House, walking distance down Koenig Lane.
Joy is within us,
kimberly