I do believe this is my all-time favorite kind of meeting — bar none!
Ananda Village housing meetings happen maybe once a year, when there’s either a lot of people moving and houses opening up, or when there’s a lot of need and no apparent openings.
Of course, housing can be a sensitive issue, but I’m always inspired by the way it’s handled at the Village — an intentional (and cooperative) spiritual community.
Tonight’s meeting was as uplifting to me as the very first one I attended way back in 2008. There were probably 40 people in attendance, but many of us were there simply to enjoy the process and offer support.
We started, as usual, with some chanting and a prayer. The current available housing was listed, then we all shared why we were there, with those who are actively looking to move explaining what they need and the kind of situation they’re looking for.
Nothing got decided in the moment, but you could feel everyone opening their mind and heart in order to tune into “what’s trying to happen” for the highest good of all concerned.
I love it. 💖
