(not necessarily in that order)
It was already a big week (with music to prepare and classes to attend every day), but towards the end I added two trips to town for dental appointments and errands; helped prepare the music office for carpet cleaning; and had to track down missing expense info for our upcoming tax appointment.
And, of course, tonight was Kriya!
I was so tired that I almost stayed home. But I’m glad I went because it’s always deeply inspiring and motivating.
I’m feeling so grateful for tonight’s Kriya ceremony.
The Temple of Light was close to full; the inspiration level was through the roof; and the loving devotion in the room was palpable.
What a blessing.
My involvement with Ananda accelerated and deepened throughout 1999. I received Kriya initiation at Ananda Village in May; returned for the Kriya retreat in June; and moved into the Ananda Palo Alto community in August.
Early that fall I learned that there would be an Ananda choir performing Swami Kriyananda’s Oratorio in Italy in May 2000. Although I was not a singer (my only choir experience had been in Mrs. Hall’s fourth grade class!) and had never heard the Oratorio, I absolutely knew that I had to be part of that tour.
However, since there was already a flutist, I had to sing. And although I had more of a low voice, the alto spots were filled, so I was going to have to sing soprano.
And to top it all off, I was hearing about it rather late in the game, with a good portion of the $5000 cost already due as a deposit. I hadn’t even had a chance to meet the tour organizer, but I sent her a check for $125 with the assurance that more would follow (there’ll be further details about this when I write about the creation of my Illuminating Grace CD).
Indeed, the pace of life was speeding up as a result of my increasing commitment to Ananda. And it was at this point that I received two more opportunities to deepen my inner connection with Swami Kriyananda.
Today started out pretty challenging. Both Ramesha and I got to move through “stuff” — oh, joy!
We worked through it — both individually and together — but there was some lingering residual energy.
So, I’m really grateful for the Kriya initiation tonight, to put things in perspective and remind us what we’re really here for. 📿
Spiritual Renewal Week is drawing to a close. One more class; a pre-recorded storytelling event with Murali; Sunday service; and we’re done!
So far I have to say that everything has been way more powerful that I expected! The classes, the music, even today’s Kriya ceremony. And what a joy to know that I’m sharing it all with my spiritual family all around the globe.
Tonight was a powerful Kriya ceremony in the beautiful Temple of Light. We’re having a gorgeously clear night with the moon practically at the full. And….our electricity is working again!
Feeling the bliss on multiple levels. 🙂