To Erica on not being able to see Ammachi

[Guest guest]

Erica wrote:

 

It looks like I am definitely unable to make it to the Chicago

programs. My husband asked me last night, "What would Amma want us to

do? Go see her or pay off some bills? She is always in your heart." I

immediately started to bawl. Though I know that he is probably

right, it still FEELS wrong. I can't help but wonder...is this some

kind of test? Is this some sort of punishment? Some kind of lesson?

 

 

Dear Erica ~ As you probably know by now, I am not able to see Amma this

year either, partly due to finances, partly due to ill health, partly due to

having no way to get to Albuquerque. Once I accepted that I would not see Amma,

"in the flesh," so to speak, I began to feel Her presence more and more,

through vignettes shared by program and retreat attendees and through Her

magnificent gesture of blessing our prayer list.

 

I am so sorry you are unable to go. I know how indescribly wonderful it is

to be in Her presence. But I do not believe this is some kind of punishment. I

don't believe Amma punishes us, ever. She tests us, yes, and She challenges

us, but punishment, no, I don't believe that. She is our loving Mother.

Perhaps you can get someone to take a photo of you to Amma to bless. A few

people

did things like that for me, and it helped me feel even more a part of the

tour, even though I am home-bound.

 

We want to see Her, yes. But in truth, She is ever within our hearts.

Picture Her there, and you will find Her. Jai Ma ~ Linda