March 2013 Newsletter

Here are some words from Swami Kriyananda from a now out-of-print book written long ago:

“... But I have been a worker at the expense of being a devotee. Thoughts of my work have driven out thoughts of my Lord. There are many times when I have been work-centered, not God-centered. Except for my meditations—and not always then—I have often been too busy to remember God.

“When I think of God, my very least work goes well.“

It is encouraging to me to see that Swamiji moved past this issue long ago. He is living in God—and his work goes extraordinarily well.

Take heart. Swami Kriyananda has modeled how all of us can grow in our spiritual life: Remember to think of God.

Timothy

Spring Break Yoga Getaway
Experience Spiritual Renewal and the Richness of Community

March 24 - 29, 2013  
Pick up & drop off at Sacramento Airport available.

A week filled to the brim with inspiration, fun, new experiences - and tools to take home to bring more joy into your life.

Led by Melody Hansen and a great group of younger people who live at Ananda Village. Look at those faces! How could you resist?

To attend this program, you must be no more than 108 years.

The cost for 5 days including a shared 2-person room, 3 meals a day and the entire program is just $470. Other housing options available.

Inspiration

Self-Realization is the knowing in all parts of body, mind and spirit that I am now in the presence of God.

Achieve Greater Effectiveness
Inner Techniques to Make Things Happen

March 28 - 31, 2013  

• Are you longing to accomplish more?
• Would you like to be more efficient in what you do, more productive?
• Do you need to make changes in your life, whether inward or outward?

Ananda Center at Laurelwood, Oregon:

Where divine joy, friendship, respect and growth thrive.
Includes:

• Ananda College, offering a student-centered curriculum, universal spirituality and experiential learning
• Many programs including some led by famous authors like Robert Schoch & Amit Goswami.
• A residential study program
• A family camp in August

Inspiration from Kriyananda

Leave all worries and disappointments in His hands. Do not crowd His joy out of your heart with vain regrets.

Ups and downs are bound to come in this outwardly fluctuating world. Even though things are not going as well with you now as you might like, that is only true in the outward, superficial sense. You will never get that outer world to hold still in a satisfactory pose.

Go within! Go within! Go within!
There only lies lasting fulfillment.

Pilgrimage to Italy
Mystical Inspiration And Beauty

October 7 - 21, 2013  

Join Jyotish & Devi and Daiva & Gangamata for a spiritual and cultural pilgrimage Italian style.

Visit holy sites blessed by its great saints, and enjoy some of the greatest art and architecture ever created. The pilgrimage will visit Rome, Florence, and Assisi - renowned as the birthplace of St. Francis.

Enjoy guided tours of the great art and architecture in Rome and Florence. In Assisi, pilgrims will be hosted by the Ananda Assisi community.

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