March 2015 Newsletter

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Faith is a fascinating topic. If you trust that doing certain things will get you certain results - for example, if you eat vegetarian and pray every day you will be healthy – is that really faith, or are you just bargaining with God? We are taught to give our lives to God and accept what comes. That means having faith that God knows what is best for us. That may not include bodily health or wealth. We are here to work through our karma so we can move closer to God. The challenges are the opportunity to move closer.    I think Faith is trusting in God regardless of circumstances. Blessings, Nityananda (Timothy) PS. There are many items of interest this month; please scroll down to see it all!

Announcing our new Ananda Meditation Teacher Training Online 3-Part Online Certification Course Part 1: April 13 - May 10, 2015 (4 weeks) Part 2: May 11 - July 5 (2 months, self-paced) Part 3: July 13 - Aug 2 (3 weeks)    The pace of this training is relaxed to accommodate modern lifestyles. You'll benefit from today's best practices in distance learning. You will receive a comprehensive course manual as well as many other resources, including access to videos. All through the course, you'll have opportunities to ask questions of Ananda's expert meditation teachers, both "iron" and in online discussion forums. Introductory discount  learn more... Inspiration from Swami Kriyananda Attachments are self-limiting—like prison bars. Ah, but see! Between the bars there is space. If you concentrate on that space, the bars will disappear: they consist only of your own "iron” stubbornness, its atoms being your repeated affirmation of a false reality. From Living Wisely, Living Well - Crystal Clarity Publishers Blog Posts Why I Follow a Vegetarian Diet by Maitri Jones Spiritual Pledge for Students by Nayaswami Diksha McCord Subscribe to our blogs here Inspiration from Paramhansa Yogananda   Teach us to seek Thee by paying careful, scientific attention, first, to what actually lifts our consciousness: practical techniques of salvation that open our consciousness to experience Thee.   From Whispers from Eternity - Crystal Clarity Publishers Restorative Yoga Teacher Training  March 12 - March 15       Yoga Alliance RYTs and E-RYTs: This course offers 19 hours of continuing education credit.    Restorative Yoga has become extremely popular. Expand your skills. learn more... An 11th Step Retreat  March 27 - March 29    Whether you are a seasoned meditator looking for new tools to improve your practice or a novice needing help to calm your mind, you will learn a powerful, ancient technique to help your meditation. learn more... Achieving Inner Peace & Tranquility  March 27 - March 29  Is it possible to be, as Yoga suggests, "even-minded and cheerful" at all times? This course will give you the steps to make that goal part of your reality. learn more...

News Due to the great generosity of a donor, The Expanding Light has a beautifully-refinished hardwood Dining Room floor.  And a new floor and many other big upgrades in the kitchen. The Expanding Light income regularly covers 90 - 95% of our costs. So we couldn't do it all without your help. Be an Angel. Dedication of Swami Kriyananda's Moksha Mandir May 15 - 17, 2015 You are invited to a weekend of extraordinary inspiration and blessings, as we dedicate the final resting place for our beloved Swami Kriyananda, direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and founder of Ananda's worldwide movement. Rooms at The Expanding Light are filled, but we have additional housing nearby. Should you wish to be a Day Guest only, you can reserve your space here.   Himalayan Adventure Pilgrimage Sept 29 - Oct 15, 2015 Of incomparable natural beauty, the Himalayas have been central to scriptures, myths, and legends of various cultures and religions. Linked to Self-realized masters for thousands of years, these mountains embody spiritual aspiration-and mankind's highest potential. This is not your every day trip! Is it right for you? Learn more... Led by Badri Matlock, Keshava and Daya Taylor and Shurjo Jha. For more Spiritual Ananda Travel offerings... click here    For full Calendar Listings click here... Serve, learn and grow through our wonderful Karma Yoga Program Copyright *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences  *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*