Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 - Erica Ammachi Friday, March 26, 2004 4:18 PM Dixie Namaste, Niseema and All, I'm here and loved the message. I've just been quiet lately; read every day, but haven't been writing much. All's well and I really am enjoying the communications/discussions, but every time I get ready to respond - and have several times - it almost feels like I'm under a gag order! I end up deleting whatever I've written because it feels like it's already "gone" wherever it was supposed to go or the need to comment just evaporates. I'm currently reading "Hindu for Dummies" (or something to that effect; I'm not good with titles). I finished reading "Daughter of Fire" and am so grateful for the reference to it - my mind has been engaged with it for some time now because it addressed so many things I struggle with. I know we've all talked several times about there not being any real need for us to be physically in the Guru's presence to benefit, but I so want that experience for myself. Mrs. Tweedie in the book makes it clear that she did continue to grow spritually while separated from her Master, but the beauty of her comments about simply sitting there beside him and absorbing his presence makes me long to be able to do that with Amma. What I would give to just be able to sit and look at Her! My mind still has so many questions: what is She like "inside"? I've read so often that the Great Ones have no need/desire for the cognition of the mind as we think of it, and are, instead conduits for That; what must that be like? How huge is Mother's grace? Is there really any of the personality left that was originally born into Amma's body or was there a "human" there ever? And I am, blast it, still wishing I could let go of all of this and simply be. I read once that Yogananda said that one of the functions of life as a householder is to make us tire of it and turn to spiritual things, and I've read several times that it is understood that some men in India - perhaps of a specifc caste? - will retire from life as householder in middle-late middle age and become celibate and focused on the spiritual (I think this was in my Ramakrishna readings): while I'm female, this seems to be where I am. So much in my life over the past 20 - and very specifically the last 6-10 years, have led me to be in a position I could never have imagined for myself that I can't help but think there's a reason for it. I still keep dreaming of being here in my forest yard with animals and people just coming and going at their own behest and in perfect peace, and in the dream I am nothing more or less in the picture than a dog, a tree, or the strangers who stop here for refuge. I'm fairly certain it is not for now, but I feel like I am in somewhat of a holding pattern until it is the time for whatever is ahead; I jsut keep doing my japa, reading about the Masters, and entreating Mother to dance a fire dance of grace and love in every cell of my body every second of every day. SO.......................... dear Niseema, are you still glad you asked? I love all of you so much and would be truly be lost without our satsang. Still awe at Mother's feet, Dixie Dear brothers and sisters, Where is our sister Dixie? Dixxxxxxxxieeeeeeee where aaaaaaaaaaaare youuuuuuuuuuuu? With love, Niseema Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Links Ammachi/ b.. Ammachi c.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Dearest Dixie, While I am not quite middle-aged in this life, I can certainly understand where you are coming from on this topic!! I have felt from a very young age (13) that I wasn't meant to be "like everyone else", wasn't meant to be a householder. A very advanced sadhak once told me, "You're not meant to wander the earth in a loin cloth and meditate in this life. So, you have to do what is best for yourself in this life and honor God the way that you are meant to." He told me to wake up every morning, wear nice clothes, and walk daily. I asked him what this had to do with sadhana, and he said "It *is* your sadhana". I took a lot from that. I try, now, to look at each and every bit of life as a learning spiritual experience. It is my karma that I am a householder and rather than fight it, I'm going to try and progress as much as I can so that I can move forward in my next life. Our minds tend to run away with themselves. The mind is nothing more than an extension of the ego. If the mind is asking questions, then the ego is longing for answers and also longing for more attention. The ego tries to talk us out of putting faith in our Ma, because the ego wants to be the all-knowing and all-powerful. It's a strong force! So, give the mind a toy. When it starts running away with itself, I give my mind the "toy" of my mantra. "Here, mind, play with this and do not *think*, but rather only chant for your Ma." My mind calms almost instantly (including when I am longing to engage in addictive/destructive behaviours). I don't think that we will ever know what goes on inside of Her head, because we are not on Her level. Take peace in knowing that your Ma will give you what you need, when you need it. Iswari reminded me very strongly a couple of weeks ago -- "Where there is love there is no distance". Feeling Amma's presence and gazing into her face, feeling her warm embrace, hearing her voice...these things are beautiful and wonderful experiences. I long for our Mother. However, I try and keep her close to my heart by talking to Her daily. Not just praying to Her or singing to Her, but actually *talking* to Her. For instance, when I hear the birds sing, I say to Her (inside my head, lest others think I'm a nutcase), "I hear you, Ma. I hear you singing..." Everything is in Mother. Mother is in everything, including you, dear Dixie. I will say a prayer for you, dear. With love, Your sister in Amma, Niseema > > Namaste, Niseema and All, > > I'm here and loved the message. I've just been quiet lately; read every day, but haven't been writing much. All's well and I really am enjoying the communications/discussions, but every time I get ready to respond - and have several times - it almost feels like I'm under a gag order! I end up deleting whatever I've written because it feels like it's already "gone" wherever it was supposed to go or the need to comment just evaporates. > > I'm currently reading "Hindu for Dummies" (or something to that effect; I'm not good with titles). I finished reading "Daughter of Fire" and am so grateful for the reference to it - my mind has been engaged with it for some time now because it addressed so many things I struggle with. I know we've all talked several times about there not being any real need for us to be physically in the Guru's presence to benefit, but I so want that experience for myself. Mrs. Tweedie in the book makes it clear that she did continue to grow spritually while separated from her Master, but the beauty of her comments about simply sitting there beside him and absorbing his presence makes me long to be able to do that with Amma. What I would give to just be able to sit and look at Her! My mind still has so many questions: what is She like "inside"? I've read so often that the Great Ones have no need/desire for the cognition of the mind as we think of it, and are, instead conduits for That; what must that be like? How huge is Mother's grace? Is there really any of the personality left that was originally born into Amma's body or was there a "human" > there ever? > > And I am, blast it, still wishing I could let go of all of this and simply be. I read once that Yogananda said that one of the functions of life as a householder is to make us tire of it and turn to spiritual things, and I've read several times that it is understood that some men in India - perhaps of a specifc caste? - will retire from life as householder in middle-late middle age and become celibate and focused on the spiritual (I think this was in my Ramakrishna readings): while I'm female, this seems to be where I am. So much in my life over the past 20 - and very specifically the last 6-10 years, have led me to be in a position I could never have imagined for myself that I can't help but think there's a reason for it. I still keep dreaming of being here in my forest yard with animals and people just coming and going at their own behest and in perfect peace, and in the dream I am nothing more or less in the picture than a dog, a tree, or the strangers who stop here for refuge. I'm fairly certain it is not for now, but I feel like I am in somewhat of a holding pattern until it is the time for whatever is ahead; I jsut keep doing my japa, reading about the Masters, and entreating Mother to dance a fire dance of grace and love in every cell of my body every second of every day. > SO.......................... dear Niseema, are you still glad you asked? > > I love all of you so much and would be truly be lost without our satsang. > > Still awe at Mother's feet, > Dixie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 And by the way, *yes*! I am still glad I asked. Love, Nisi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hari OM! OM Amriteswariye Namaha! Dear Niseema, Your email is interesting, You said may continue in next birth, YOu know in what form you are going to be in next birth or in birth after that??? Now we have been given the Human birth, which is the best equipment given to us because of our karma, so Please do not keep anything expecting next birth. This is the only time we can realize, there is nothing like that only who wears a loin cloth can realize GOD. Pleasee.... most of our Rishis were householers! simple and humble ones. May Amma Bless you with the knowledge you deserve With Love & OM! OM Nama Shivaya! OM Amriteswariye Namaha! Krishna Prasad Ammachi, "Erica" <sugarandbrine> wrote: > Dearest Dixie, > > While I am not quite middle-aged in this life, I can certainly > understand where you are coming from on this topic!! I have felt from > a very young age (13) that I wasn't meant to be "like everyone else", > wasn't meant to be a householder. A very advanced sadhak once told > me, "You're not meant to wander the earth in a loin cloth and > meditate in this life. So, you have to do what is best for yourself > in this life and honor God the way that you are meant to." He told me > to wake up every morning, wear nice clothes, and walk daily. I asked > him what this had to do with sadhana, and he said "It *is* your > sadhana". > > I took a lot from that. I try, now, to look at each and every bit of > life as a learning spiritual experience. It is my karma that I am a > householder and rather than fight it, I'm going to try and progress > as much as I can so that I can move forward in my next life. > > Our minds tend to run away with themselves. The mind is nothing more > than an extension of the ego. If the mind is asking questions, then > the ego is longing for answers and also longing for more attention. > The ego tries to talk us out of putting faith in our Ma, because the > ego wants to be the all-knowing and all-powerful. It's a strong > force! So, give the mind a toy. When it starts running away with > itself, I give my mind the "toy" of my mantra. "Here, mind, play with > this and do not *think*, but rather only chant for your Ma." My mind > calms almost instantly (including when I am longing to engage in > addictive/destructive behaviours). > > I don't think that we will ever know what goes on inside of Her head, > because we are not on Her level. Take peace in knowing that your Ma > will give you what you need, when you need it. > > Iswari reminded me very strongly a couple of weeks ago -- "Where > there is love there is no distance". Feeling Amma's presence and > gazing into her face, feeling her warm embrace, hearing her > voice...these things are beautiful and wonderful experiences. I long > for our Mother. However, I try and keep her close to my heart by > talking to Her daily. Not just praying to Her or singing to Her, but > actually *talking* to Her. For instance, when I hear the birds sing, > I say to Her (inside my head, lest others think I'm a nutcase), "I > hear you, Ma. I hear you singing..." > > Everything is in Mother. Mother is in everything, including you, dear > Dixie. > > I will say a prayer for you, dear. > > With love, > Your sister in Amma, > Niseema > > > > > Namaste, Niseema and All, > > > > I'm here and loved the message. I've just been quiet lately; > read every day, but haven't been writing much. All's well and I > really am enjoying the communications/discussions, but every time I > get ready to respond - and have several times - it almost feels like > I'm under a gag order! I end up deleting whatever I've written > because it feels like it's already "gone" wherever it was supposed to > go or the need to comment just evaporates. > > > > I'm currently reading "Hindu for Dummies" (or something to that > effect; I'm not good with titles). I finished reading "Daughter of > Fire" and am so grateful for the reference to it - my mind has been > engaged with it for some time now because it addressed so many things > I struggle with. I know we've all talked several times about there > not being any real need for us to be physically in the Guru's > presence to benefit, but I so want that experience for myself. Mrs. > Tweedie in the book makes it clear that she did continue to grow > spritually while separated from her Master, but the beauty of her > comments about simply sitting there beside him and absorbing his > presence makes me long to be able to do that with Amma. What I would > give to just be able to sit and look at Her! My mind still has so > many questions: what is She like "inside"? I've read so often that > the Great Ones have no need/desire for the cognition of the mind as > we think of it, and are, instead conduits for That; what must that be > like? How huge is Mother's grace? Is there really any of the > personality left that was originally born into Amma's body or was > there a "human" > > there ever? > > > > And I am, blast it, still wishing I could let go of all of this > and simply be. I read once that Yogananda said that one of the > functions of life as a householder is to make us tire of it and turn > to spiritual things, and I've read several times that it is > understood that some men in India - perhaps of a specifc caste? - > will retire from life as householder in middle-late middle age and > become celibate and focused on the spiritual (I think this was in my > Ramakrishna readings): while I'm female, this seems to be where I > am. So much in my life over the past 20 - and very specifically the > last 6-10 years, have led me to be in a position I could never have > imagined for myself that I can't help but think there's a reason for > it. I still keep dreaming of being here in my forest yard with > animals and people just coming and going at their own behest and in > perfect peace, and in the dream I am nothing more or less in the > picture than a dog, a tree, or the strangers who stop here for > refuge. I'm fairly certain it is not for now, but I feel like I am > in somewhat of a holding pattern until it is the time for whatever is > ahead; I jsut keep doing my japa, reading about the Masters, and > entreating Mother to dance a fire dance of grace and love in every > cell of my body every second of every day. > > SO.......................... dear Niseema, are you still glad you > asked? > > > > I love all of you so much and would be truly be lost without our > satsang. > > > > Still awe at Mother's feet, > > Dixie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Dear Krishna Prasad, I do not mean to imply that only renunciates can realize God. I mean to debunk that idea!! I think that you may have misread/misunderstood what I was saying. Even if I am not in human form in next birth, there is still much spiritual work to be done for all beings. Sorry if my email confused what I was actually trying to say. With love, Niseema Ammachi, "Krishna Prasad" <rkrishp99> wrote: > Hari OM! OM Amriteswariye Namaha! > > Dear Niseema, > > Your email is interesting, You said may continue in next birth, YOu > know in what form you are going to be in next birth or in birth > after that??? > > Now we have been given the Human birth, which is the best equipment > given to us because of our karma, so Please do not keep anything > expecting next birth. This is the only time we can realize, there is > nothing like that only who wears a loin cloth can realize GOD. > Pleasee.... most of our Rishis were householers! simple and humble > ones. > > May Amma Bless you with the knowledge you deserve > > With Love & OM! > > OM Nama Shivaya! > OM Amriteswariye Namaha! > > Krishna Prasad > > > > Ammachi, "Erica" <sugarandbrine> wrote: > > Dearest Dixie, > > > > While I am not quite middle-aged in this life, I can certainly > > understand where you are coming from on this topic!! I have felt > from > > a very young age (13) that I wasn't meant to be "like everyone > else", > > wasn't meant to be a householder. A very advanced sadhak once told > > me, "You're not meant to wander the earth in a loin cloth and > > meditate in this life. So, you have to do what is best for > yourself > > in this life and honor God the way that you are meant to." He told > me > > to wake up every morning, wear nice clothes, and walk daily. I > asked > > him what this had to do with sadhana, and he said "It *is* your > > sadhana". > > > > I took a lot from that. I try, now, to look at each and every bit > of > > life as a learning spiritual experience. It is my karma that I am > a > > householder and rather than fight it, I'm going to try and > progress > > as much as I can so that I can move forward in my next life. > > > > Our minds tend to run away with themselves. The mind is nothing > more > > than an extension of the ego. If the mind is asking questions, > then > > the ego is longing for answers and also longing for more > attention. > > The ego tries to talk us out of putting faith in our Ma, because > the > > ego wants to be the all-knowing and all-powerful. It's a strong > > force! So, give the mind a toy. When it starts running away with > > itself, I give my mind the "toy" of my mantra. "Here, mind, play > with > > this and do not *think*, but rather only chant for your Ma." My > mind > > calms almost instantly (including when I am longing to engage in > > addictive/destructive behaviours). > > > > I don't think that we will ever know what goes on inside of Her > head, > > because we are not on Her level. Take peace in knowing that your > Ma > > will give you what you need, when you need it. > > > > Iswari reminded me very strongly a couple of weeks ago -- "Where > > there is love there is no distance". Feeling Amma's presence and > > gazing into her face, feeling her warm embrace, hearing her > > voice...these things are beautiful and wonderful experiences. I > long > > for our Mother. However, I try and keep her close to my heart by > > talking to Her daily. Not just praying to Her or singing to Her, > but > > actually *talking* to Her. For instance, when I hear the birds > sing, > > I say to Her (inside my head, lest others think I'm a nutcase), "I > > hear you, Ma. I hear you singing..." > > > > Everything is in Mother. Mother is in everything, including you, > dear > > Dixie. > > > > I will say a prayer for you, dear. > > > > With love, > > Your sister in Amma, > > Niseema > > > > > > > > Namaste, Niseema and All, > > > > > > I'm here and loved the message. I've just been quiet lately; > > read every day, but haven't been writing much. All's well and I > > really am enjoying the communications/discussions, but every time > I > > get ready to respond - and have several times - it almost feels > like > > I'm under a gag order! I end up deleting whatever I've written > > because it feels like it's already "gone" wherever it was supposed > to > > go or the need to comment just evaporates. > > > > > > I'm currently reading "Hindu for Dummies" (or something to > that > > effect; I'm not good with titles). I finished reading "Daughter > of > > Fire" and am so grateful for the reference to it - my mind has > been > > engaged with it for some time now because it addressed so many > things > > I struggle with. I know we've all talked several times about > there > > not being any real need for us to be physically in the Guru's > > presence to benefit, but I so want that experience for myself. > Mrs. > > Tweedie in the book makes it clear that she did continue to grow > > spritually while separated from her Master, but the beauty of her > > comments about simply sitting there beside him and absorbing his > > presence makes me long to be able to do that with Amma. What I > would > > give to just be able to sit and look at Her! My mind still has so > > many questions: what is She like "inside"? I've read so often > that > > the Great Ones have no need/desire for the cognition of the mind > as > > we think of it, and are, instead conduits for That; what must that > be > > like? How huge is Mother's grace? Is there really any of the > > personality left that was originally born into Amma's body or was > > there a "human" > > > there ever? > > > > > > And I am, blast it, still wishing I could let go of all of > this > > and simply be. I read once that Yogananda said that one of the > > functions of life as a householder is to make us tire of it and > turn > > to spiritual things, and I've read several times that it is > > understood that some men in India - perhaps of a specifc caste? - > > will retire from life as householder in middle-late middle age and > > become celibate and focused on the spiritual (I think this was in > my > > Ramakrishna readings): while I'm female, this seems to be where I > > am. So much in my life over the past 20 - and very specifically > the > > last 6-10 years, have led me to be in a position I could never > have > > imagined for myself that I can't help but think there's a reason > for > > it. I still keep dreaming of being here in my forest yard with > > animals and people just coming and going at their own behest and > in > > perfect peace, and in the dream I am nothing more or less in the > > picture than a dog, a tree, or the strangers who stop here for > > refuge. I'm fairly certain it is not for now, but I feel like I > am > > in somewhat of a holding pattern until it is the time for whatever > is > > ahead; I jsut keep doing my japa, reading about the Masters, and > > entreating Mother to dance a fire dance of grace and love in every > > cell of my body every second of every day. > > > SO.......................... dear Niseema, are you still glad > you > > asked? > > > > > > I love all of you so much and would be truly be lost without > our > > satsang. > > > > > > Still awe at Mother's feet, > > > Dixie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hari OM! OM Amriteswariye Namaha! Dear Niseema Niseema Wrote: >It is my karma that I am > a > > householder and rather than fight it, I'm going to try and > progress > > as much as I can so that I can move forward in my next life. > > What is the guarantee of next life? Why do you want next life at all Niseema? I never misunderstood your email, I completely understand you. With Love & OM! Om Nama Shivaya! Om Amriteswariye Namaha! Krishna Prasad Ammachi, "Erica" <sugarandbrine> wrote: > Dear Krishna Prasad, > > I do not mean to imply that only renunciates can realize God. I mean > to debunk that idea!! I think that you may have misread/misunderstood > what I was saying. > > Even if I am not in human form in next birth, there is still much > spiritual work to be done for all beings. > > Sorry if my email confused what I was actually trying to say. > > With love, > Niseema > > Ammachi, "Krishna Prasad" <rkrishp99> > wrote: > > Hari OM! OM Amriteswariye Namaha! > > > > Dear Niseema, > > > > Your email is interesting, You said may continue in next birth, YOu > > know in what form you are going to be in next birth or in birth > > after that??? > > > > Now we have been given the Human birth, which is the best equipment > > given to us because of our karma, so Please do not keep anything > > expecting next birth. This is the only time we can realize, there > is > > nothing like that only who wears a loin cloth can realize GOD. > > Pleasee.... most of our Rishis were householers! simple and humble > > ones. > > > > May Amma Bless you with the knowledge you deserve > > > > With Love & OM! > > > > OM Nama Shivaya! > > OM Amriteswariye Namaha! > > > > Krishna Prasad > > > > > > > > Ammachi, "Erica" <sugarandbrine> wrote: > > > Dearest Dixie, > > > > > > While I am not quite middle-aged in this life, I can certainly > > > understand where you are coming from on this topic!! I have felt > > from > > > a very young age (13) that I wasn't meant to be "like everyone > > else", > > > wasn't meant to be a householder. A very advanced sadhak once > told > > > me, "You're not meant to wander the earth in a loin cloth and > > > meditate in this life. So, you have to do what is best for > > yourself > > > in this life and honor God the way that you are meant to." He > told > > me > > > to wake up every morning, wear nice clothes, and walk daily. I > > asked > > > him what this had to do with sadhana, and he said "It *is* your > > > sadhana". > > > > > > I took a lot from that. I try, now, to look at each and every bit > > of > > > life as a learning spiritual experience. It is my karma that I am > > a > > > householder and rather than fight it, I'm going to try and > > progress > > > as much as I can so that I can move forward in my next life. > > > > > > Our minds tend to run away with themselves. The mind is nothing > > more > > > than an extension of the ego. If the mind is asking questions, > > then > > > the ego is longing for answers and also longing for more > > attention. > > > The ego tries to talk us out of putting faith in our Ma, because > > the > > > ego wants to be the all-knowing and all-powerful. It's a strong > > > force! So, give the mind a toy. When it starts running away with > > > itself, I give my mind the "toy" of my mantra. "Here, mind, play > > with > > > this and do not *think*, but rather only chant for your Ma." My > > mind > > > calms almost instantly (including when I am longing to engage in > > > addictive/destructive behaviours). > > > > > > I don't think that we will ever know what goes on inside of Her > > head, > > > because we are not on Her level. Take peace in knowing that your > > Ma > > > will give you what you need, when you need it. > > > > > > Iswari reminded me very strongly a couple of weeks ago -- "Where > > > there is love there is no distance". Feeling Amma's presence and > > > gazing into her face, feeling her warm embrace, hearing her > > > voice...these things are beautiful and wonderful experiences. I > > long > > > for our Mother. However, I try and keep her close to my heart by > > > talking to Her daily. Not just praying to Her or singing to Her, > > but > > > actually *talking* to Her. For instance, when I hear the birds > > sing, > > > I say to Her (inside my head, lest others think I'm a > nutcase), "I > > > hear you, Ma. I hear you singing..." > > > > > > Everything is in Mother. Mother is in everything, including you, > > dear > > > Dixie. > > > > > > I will say a prayer for you, dear. > > > > > > With love, > > > Your sister in Amma, > > > Niseema > > > > > > > > > > > Namaste, Niseema and All, > > > > > > > > I'm here and loved the message. I've just been quiet lately; > > > read every day, but haven't been writing much. All's well and I > > > really am enjoying the communications/discussions, but every time > > I > > > get ready to respond - and have several times - it almost feels > > like > > > I'm under a gag order! I end up deleting whatever I've written > > > because it feels like it's already "gone" wherever it was > supposed > > to > > > go or the need to comment just evaporates. > > > > > > > > I'm currently reading "Hindu for Dummies" (or something to > > that > > > effect; I'm not good with titles). I finished reading "Daughter > > of > > > Fire" and am so grateful for the reference to it - my mind has > > been > > > engaged with it for some time now because it addressed so many > > things > > > I struggle with. I know we've all talked several times about > > there > > > not being any real need for us to be physically in the Guru's > > > presence to benefit, but I so want that experience for myself. > > Mrs. > > > Tweedie in the book makes it clear that she did continue to grow > > > spritually while separated from her Master, but the beauty of her > > > comments about simply sitting there beside him and absorbing his > > > presence makes me long to be able to do that with Amma. What I > > would > > > give to just be able to sit and look at Her! My mind still has > so > > > many questions: what is She like "inside"? I've read so often > > that > > > the Great Ones have no need/desire for the cognition of the mind > > as > > > we think of it, and are, instead conduits for That; what must > that > > be > > > like? How huge is Mother's grace? Is there really any of the > > > personality left that was originally born into Amma's body or was > > > there a "human" > > > > there ever? > > > > > > > > And I am, blast it, still wishing I could let go of all of > > this > > > and simply be. I read once that Yogananda said that one of the > > > functions of life as a householder is to make us tire of it and > > turn > > > to spiritual things, and I've read several times that it is > > > understood that some men in India - perhaps of a specifc caste? - > > > will retire from life as householder in middle-late middle age > and > > > become celibate and focused on the spiritual (I think this was in > > my > > > Ramakrishna readings): while I'm female, this seems to be where > I > > > am. So much in my life over the past 20 - and very specifically > > the > > > last 6-10 years, have led me to be in a position I could never > > have > > > imagined for myself that I can't help but think there's a reason > > for > > > it. I still keep dreaming of being here in my forest yard with > > > animals and people just coming and going at their own behest and > > in > > > perfect peace, and in the dream I am nothing more or less in the > > > picture than a dog, a tree, or the strangers who stop here for > > > refuge. I'm fairly certain it is not for now, but I feel like I > > am > > > in somewhat of a holding pattern until it is the time for > whatever > > is > > > ahead; I jsut keep doing my japa, reading about the Masters, and > > > entreating Mother to dance a fire dance of grace and love in > every > > > cell of my body every second of every day. > > > > SO.......................... dear Niseema, are you still glad > > you > > > asked? > > > > > > > > I love all of you so much and would be truly be lost without > > our > > > satsang. > > > > > > > > Still awe at Mother's feet, > > > > Dixie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Namah Shivaya Leokomor, I am a retired Intensive Care nurse with many years working with patients like Dixie. She and I have emailed privately since early 2004, when she was looking for answers. Thomas Hospital has a specialty with Pulmonology and a Lung Center,...according to their website. This is good for Dixie. When a pulmonary patient is on oxygen, as Dixie is, she would be limited to activity to preserve her lung capacity, however she would be most comfortable with the head of her bed elevated, sitting in a recliner with her feet elevated slightly or on the side of the bed while leaning on pillows on top of the bedside table. The MD's are likely putting her in Intensive Care so she can have a private nurse. Their goal, for months, has been to increase her strength, so that she would be strong enough to do a lung biopsy. Group prayer is powerful.....and I thank GeorgeSon for keeping us all updated. ONS< amritavarshini On Friday, August 19, 2005, at 08:23 PM, leokomor wrote: > OM NAMAH SHIVAYA > > Dear Sister Amritavarshini: > > Amritavarshini asked: > > "Would it be possible for you to obtain and address for her, so that > we could flood her room with cards. I would like to send her a few > Devi Bhava Petals etc." > > SNEHALATA IS IN INTENSIVE CARE AT > > Thomas Memorial Hospital > 4605 MacCorkle Avenue, SW > South Charleston, WV 25309 > > Amritavarshini further wrote: > > "The oxygen might eliminate a way for her from come online to stay in > touch...but pray there is a way that Amma would send her someone to > provide her a laptop, to use while she is hospitalized. Oxygen and > tubing is portable...and hopefully she could have a recliner or > bedside table devoted to placing a lap top" > > AM AT A DISADVANTAGE IN THIS BECAUSE I AM NOT IN THE MEDICAL > PROFESSION. ANY DOCTORS OR NURSES PLEASE ADVISE. MY SENSE AS A > LAYMAN IS THAT WHEN ONE IS IN INTENSIVE CARE A PATIENT'S LIFE FORCE > IS IN A STRUGGLE. ICU (Intensive Care Unit) DOCTORS USUALLY SEVERELY > RESTRICT ENTRY OF EVEN FAMILY IN ICU. > ONCE AGAIN IF I AM MISTAKEN CAN SOMEONE WITH MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE CHIME > IN? > > THANK YOU FOR CARING SISTER. > > WITH LOVE, > > George > > P.S. Though I am sad I am certain that Amma will protect Dixie. > Amma is very close to Dixie. I do not doubt. > > > > > Ammachi, "B.Edmonds" <edmondsb@i...> wrote: >> Dear Georgeson, >>> >> Thank you for keeping us informed of Snehalata/Dixie's readmission. >> >>> Would it be possible for you to obtain and address for her, so > that we >>> could flood her room with cards. I would like to send her a few > Devi >>> Bhava petals, etc..... >> >> The oxygen might eliminate a way for her from come online to stay > in >> touch...but pray there is a way that Amma would send her someone > to >> provide her a laptop, to use while she is hospitalized. Oxygen and >> tubing is portable...and hopefully she could have a recliner or > bedside >> table devoted to placing a lap top. >> >> For you techies out there...is there any other way to connect to > the >> internet by using direct dial up, other than Earthlink, which I am >> under the impression ca be used while traveling, if you use the > local >> Area code, etc...as if it was a local call. >> >> Blessings, >> ONS, >> amritavarshini >> >> >> On Friday, August 19, 2005, at 11:50 AM, GeorgeSon wrote: >> >>> Om Amriteswarye Namah: >>> Peace Peace Peace. >>> >>> Dear Amma Satsang: >>> >>> Dixie was re-admitted into a West Virginia hospital on Tuesday > August >>> 16, 2005. Did not know about this until this morning (Friday). >>> Snehalata's husband Ronald Thacker reported via email that the >>> Doctors have Dixie on a very high oxygen flow. On Thursday they > gave >>> Snehalata/Dixie two units of of red blood cells. The Doctors are >>> attempting to get Dixie strong enough to enable them to perform a > lung >>> biopsy. >>> >>> Ronald Thacker (who himself had a recent stroke) said that he is >>> concerned about this downturn. >>> >>> With Love, >>> >>> GeorgeSon >>> >>> P.S. I do not have a iota of a doubt that Amma is in that > Hospital >>> room. She is with Her devotees at times like this. I have > absolutely >>> no doubt. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! >>> Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > Links > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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