August 2013 Newsletter

I've noticed that people are comfortable with the aspects of God like joy, peace and love — but often they don't seem at ease with one of God's other aspects — power. It appears that power has a bad reputation among good people. No doubt that is because we so often see it misused. But without accessing power, real change won't happen. Ghandi was a very gentle soul. But he had enormous power and he used it.

Swami Kriyananda explained that power is the ability to command our own energies - above all for our own transcendence, but also for the good of others

We speak often of using our will power. That's a subset of power. Will without power won't get you far.

I've been thinking we should not be afraid of developing this aspect of God in ourselves. God is, after all, all-powerful. As we devote ourselves to moving closer to Him we should, and we will, develop power. As we align ourselves with God, His power flows through us. What could be better?

Timothy

Spiritual Renewal Week
Spiritual Lessons from the Life of Swami Kriyananda

August 18 - 25, 2013

Led by Nayaswamis Jyotish & Devi
Ananda's Spiritual Directors

7 days of spiritual transformation in an atmosphere of high inspiration. You'll find wisdom, humor, down-to-earth practicality, and clear solutions for your own life.

Come experience for yourself, an uplifting spiritual family celebration.

Yoga Getaway for Labor Day

3 day weekend
August 30 - September 2, 2013

Led by Maitri, Dayavati and Mangala

Be guided in the yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, as well as principles of Ayurveda. Find the balance, harmony, and strength you need to greet Fall with joy and a sense of empowerment. And bring your swimsuit!

Inspiration from Kriyananda

Look at, or imagine, a river, flowing constantly. Then visualize your thoughts flowing with similar steadfastness - not hopping about restlessly like frogs; nor drifting sluggishly, as if burdened with sludge; nor frozezn motionless, like sheets of ice, with little floes of fixed ideas and opinions. Adapt yourself to circumstances. The more centered you are within, the easier you'll find it to change as the need arises. Affirm silently: "I adapt like flowing water to every new situation and idea."

Nature Awareness for Greater God Awareness
including Wellness Activities

Nursing CEU Eligible: 5 hours CEU
August 30 – Sept. 2  20% off

Led by Sundara (the only person we actually let live at The Expanding Light!)

An inspirational, rejuvenating, educational, and fun adventure for your last weekend of summer. Find greater peace and explore new ways of seeing nature's beauty. This program guides you into inner stillness that will deepen your affinity with nature, others, and the Divine.

Inspiration from Yogananda

No matter how far away God seems from you, live always in the thought that you belong with Him.

And no matter how real your material life appears, and how real your attachment to it seems, hold it at a distance by reminding yourself of its impermanance.

A blade of grass looks tiny when you hold it at arm's length, but when you bring itup close to your eye it appeas large. Even so, the experiences ofthis life seem important you only because you hold them so close to you. You allow them completely to possess your thoughts and feelings.

Distance yourself from them mentally, even a little bit, and you will quickly realize their significance relative to the vast truth that beckons to you from Infinity.

from The Essence of Self-Realization

Meditation Teacher Training Level 2

Meditation Solutions
Inner Tools for Real-Life Issues
September 8 - 15, 2013

In this 7-day training you will explore how to use meditation for finding solutions to daily life problems. Meditation teachers will gain skills to use personally and to teach their students.

Spiritual Counseling Training
And Developing Intuition
September 17- 22, 2013

Gain skills and confidence to help your students move forward in their lives by gaining a clearer, spiritual understanding of what's in front of them. More...

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