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Dear Friend,
When you don’t succeed in mustering the willpower to do what you know is best for you…. When you don’t act in the highest ways that you know you could…. do you become unhappy with yourself? Do you despair? Do you decide you are a clod, unworthy of God’s love?
Yogananda delivered a message from God to us very clearly: “My protection shines on thee always….. the greatest of all sins against me is not to be happy.”
Becoming downhearted about our lack of complete success is a great enemy on our path back to God. Downheartedness reinforces the downward cycle of energy, which is the very source of increased delusion. Remember that you have not yet succeeded. Each day and every hour, begin anew to bring your attention to loving God.
We ARE on our way back to our true Self – living in union with God. Rejoice now. And find yourself Home far more quickly.
Joy to you,
Timothy
Introducing:
Ananda Yoga Therapy Training
The most exciting certification program to hit the Yoga Community in years. Click on the link to see a description and program flow chart.
Bring Your Spirituality into the Workplace
March 25- 27
15% off in March. Ask for discounts when you call.
A few months ago I wrote a letter in one of these eNotes essentially about spirituality in the workplace. Based on the level of
interest expressed, we have introduced this program.
The Heart of Yogananda
March 25 - 27
15% off in March. Ask for discounts when you call.
The same weekend, our dear friend Nabha will lead another new program. Nabha started to read Autobiography of a Yogi when he was 7 years old! Spend time with Nabha going closer to the consciousness of Paramhansa Yogananda.
Inspiration from Yogananda
“Driving the Rebel-King, Ignorance”
“O mighty, mystic Judge of Life, I asked Thee in my hall of soul-stillness: ‘What is sin?’
Thy whispers of silence, dim at first, grew into bright articulations of thought: I heard and understood Thy meaning: ‘Sin is a rebel-king. His name is Ignorance. Ignorance is more...
From Whispers from Eternity by Paramhansa Yogananda
Beautifully edited by his disciple Swami Kriyananda.
Springtime at Ananda!
One of the most wonderful times to come to The Expanding Light is almost here! We’ve put together a wonderful list of programs in April. Select one, and while you are here, enjoy the beauty of the Crystal Hermitage Gardens
while the tulips are in bloom.
Transform Your Life Through Handwriting
Special Guest Teacher
Dr. Vimala Rodgers, PhD
April 1 - 3
"There are 26 qualities we must perfect before we can be free..." These are the opening words of Chapter XVI of the Bhagavad Gita (Song of God). Each of these 26 qualities lives within a particular letter of the Alphabet. The way you inscribe them indicates the level at which you are living the qualities they represent. Learn how to raise your consciousness through handwriting in this exciting program.
Ananda YogaŽ Teacher Training
March 27 - April 24
Go beyond physical exercise into the deeper realms of yoga. It's a life-changing experience.
Apply Now for Level One
NEW Upcoming Gaia House Programs
April 1 - 3
Divine Mother Retreat for Women
Led by Maria McSweeney
May 13 - 15
Alive with Raw Foods
Led by Chefs Tyler and Devadasi
June 3 - 5
Food for Health and Vitality
Led by Diksha
Join us at Gaia House for one or our retreats – or bring your own group.
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