Musings

I love allowing India and the teachings to have their way
with me …

Each time I go to India to receive the teachings from Ācārya, I have mixed feelings about going.

On the one hand, it is not an easy trip, with 30 + hours of travel,
a 13 hour time difference, making arrangements to leave town, kids, work, commitments, and adjusting to the inevitable chaos and palpable Heart of India… its a lot on one’s system.

On the other hand, the multi layered support is undeniable.
Each time I sit in Ācārya’s presence, all of my troubles seem to melt away.
Peace and Contentment reveal themselves more fully.
My mind, becomes calm and quiet,
… receptive.

Ācārya has said that, “ The root of the Mind is in the Heart.” I believe this to be true, as when I am at the retreat, I feel as if I am all Heart.

I received so much during the 10 days, and in unexpected ways…
I used to think that I went to the retreat to learn directly from Ācārya, and this is only partly true.

I have come to realize that I learned something meaningful from each and every participant.
Mostly, it has been through witnessing and observation, that I have quietly received their gifts.
I am deeply grateful.

I am also recognizing that each time I go, and sit in Ācārya’s presence, an inner static and clutter seem to clear, and I have more ease around some of the messier parts of my life.
I see and meet them differently.

My capacity for Faith is growing.

I have been home from being with Ācārya for 3 weeks now, and I continue to experience an energetic fragrance, and support, throughout my whole being.

My heart overflows with gratitude.

~Devon