When my turn to receive diksha came, I was still able to walk afterward, but as soon as I lay down, I went into an indescribable state that is referred to as nirvakalpa samadhi in the Hindu tradition. I no longer experienced my consciousness as localized within the body. There was no self that was even able to move the body in the slightest! … The next day, I watched in amazement as many of my dorm-mates reverted to their previous personality-identities. I remained profoundly altered. The body functioned, but there was no desire to talk, and no one who needed to relate anything at all about what had occurred. This deep stillness lasted for many weeks afterward, gradually becoming the permanent backdrop of my experience of life….
When we heard it was possible to become initiated to give diksha to others, we thought, "What would we rather do with the rest of our lives?" During the 21-day program we were both blessed with profound awakenings and openings, and would be happy to share the details of these with Cate or the editors at your convenience. In a nutshell, as the brain was rewired and the mind was no longer controlling consciousness, the heart flowered.
In love~oneness,
Karen Anderson and Barry Snyder, Macdoel, CA 96058.
Responses to Betsy Chasse’s March column on the media
Dear Betsy –
You rock! I've just read your editorial in this issue of the Herald, and I couldn't agree more with Betsy's 'bull in a china shop' stance. I've long avoided mainstream media because the angst I get from reading it often overwhelms me; I can think of better things to do with my limited energy. And when I do see a blatant offense like the one mentioned, I'm happy to be part of your 'revolution' and say, "This is not OK." Thanks for spurring us to positive action. It's always great to speak out for something.
Blessings,
Jillene Moore
Loveland, CO, USA
Dear editor:
I just want to say “bravo” to Betsy for her editorial/article regarding media and, more specifically, for her thoughts about a particular review published in a Portland paper. I too think a lot of time is wasted on complaining about all the things we don’t like “out there,” but I personally much prefer promoting what I do like and trying to live my life in a way that is congruent with promoting what is good rather than focusing on what is not. Believe me, I have my share of days when I am disgusted or disillusioned by what is going on in our world -
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