Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Rave Reviews for 'Looking Within' weekend !

Paul and Sukhvinder conducted the 'Looking Within' retreat at Dhyan Ashram from Feb. 17 evening to Feb. 19 evening. The weekend has received rave reviews from participants. There were 9 all together, and here are a few reports:

Subhashree writes: "The 'discovery' at Dhyan Ashram - at the Milanmela building ...of the rich offerings by Paul and Sukhi - of the precious gems for each one of us to create beautiful masterpieces for ourselves and others - the "abundance " of creating abundance ...
.... the tenderness of Sunil, the fragrance of Indrani, the fragileness of Anjan, the worldliness of Sreekant, the blossoming of Vijay, the beauty of Sukhi, the expansiveness of Paul and the bountifulness of me : the confluence of waves - (the Truth being Water) the coming Together ....... while the work is overwhelming .....the Reality of the Garden is blissfully abundant ! If all this or any of this makes sense .... until next time.... "

Indrani writes: "Yes we had a wonderful time. Paul and Sukhi did such a beautiful work. I am feeling very much enriched. A lot of hard work that I have done with myself was revisited by me. It was an affirmation of my own thoughts which I have arrived at with the help of very long reflections. Sukhi and Paul could take me there once again with ease and in a much shorter time. It was so nicely and neatly giftwrapped. Each moment of having it, the joy of opening it and looking at my own life and experiences was tremendously fulfilling and worthwhile. I definitely have come to a better understanding of myself. I could make so much more connections with me and others. It was truly very satisfying. I thank both of them from the core of my heart.
I also rejoice that I have such wonderful fellow passengers in the journey of life which is full of ups and downs. The realisation of being connected to other fellow beings makes the journey very inspiring."

Vijay writes: "Really It has been a nice experience. We had a pleasent time. Every minute was fulfilling. Uptill now I was looking beyond for happiness. NOw i realise that it is not beyond but it is within me itself. I had a journey within myself. I had exceptional moments. Something which I never shared with anyone not even with my wife did come out. I am feeling quite lighter. In our daily life I rarely get such time to take a look within myself.

I got an opportunity to identify true self and how false self over shadows it and gives false and temporary happiness. I had also invited one of my friend also at Dhyan Ashram. He is also overjoyed. It was a rare experience for him also.

The natural and peaceful environment at he Ashram also made the journey within more pleasant. I learnt that If a true self triggers true self in others there is no problem. I often trigger the false self in others, and the problem starts.

This journey within shall definitely help me in improving my relations with others.

I thank all the members of the group for facilitating me on issues concerning me. Special thanks to Dearest Paul and Sukhi."