Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Some people live and thrive on negative energy because they were taught to do that. Let us feed on the positive energy of Amma, she would laugh at those who leave. HEE HEE AND, Amma is coming!!!!!!! Dates from Amma.org June 1 Public Programs Pacific North West (Seattle Area, WA) June 2 - 4 Retreat Pacific North West (Seattle Area, WA) June 4 (PM) Public Program Pacific North West (Seattle Area, WA) June 6 – 15 Public Programs M. A. Center, Castro Valley, CA June 16 – 18 Retreat M. A. Center, Castro Valley, CA June 18 (PM) Public Program M. A. Center, Castro Valley, CA June 20, 21 Public Programs Los Angeles Area, CA June 22 - 24 Retreat Los Angeles Area, CA June 24 (PM) Public Program Los Angeles Area, CA June 26, 27 Public Programs New Mexico June 28 – 30 Retreat New Mexico June 30 (PM) Public Program New Mexico July 2, 3 Public Programs Dallas, TX July 5, 6 Public Programs Chicago, IL July 8, 9 Public Programs Fairfield, IA July 11, 12 Public Programs Washington DC July 14 – 16 Public Programs New York, NY July 18 Public Programs Boston, MA July 19- 21 Retreat Boston, MA July 21 (PM) Public Program Boston, MA July 23 Public Programs Toronto, Canada July 24 – 26 Retreat Toronto, Canada July 26 (PM) Public Program Toronto, Canada Om Namashivaya - In Amma's service, Supriti Omenka Nnadi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 All negativity is an expression of some inner pain, inner wound and should be looked upon as a CRYING OUT FOR HELP, FOR LOVE. Similar messages have already been posted by several members and we can find this teaching among all great teachers including Amma. So, this is just my two cents ~ another reminder. If one of your children was acting out negatively, what would you do? Tell your child to leave? There is a quote someplace of Amma RESPONDING( almost sounding like REACTING ~ sorry Amma )which was quite interesting. One "good" ashramite was asking Amma why She allows another ashramite with a "bad character" to stay. Amma basically said that the "good one" who wants another( "bad one" ) to leave is "not really good" and perhaps the "good(?) one" should be driven out. Of course, Amma does not want anyone to be driven out but She wanted to make the point clear. Of course the person expressing negativity is not aware of his deep wound and pain at the time. But, those of us who for the moment are a little more sane, it would be good to remember above and instead of REACTING immediately( due to our own inner wounds ) ~ take some time to reflect, contemplate, talk to a friend, etc before RESPONDING appropriatelly. An appropriate RESPONSE could be: 1) Silence, 2) Prayer for the person and oneself concerning the negativity 3) Contemplation, meditation 4) Bring the situation into SILENCE 5) Perhaps an OFFLINE RESPONSE with good intentions of resolving the conflict not of proving right/wrong 6) Learn not to be so sensitive ~ the world is full of negativity ~ and we ourselves are not perfect yet 7) Learn to look at all problems/negativity not as problems but challenges for further spiritual growth ~ to look within, to bring the situation into SILENCE, to offer some positive solution, etc 8) and of course, a post to all of us with a well balanced, well intentioned advice is also good and i feel there have been many such posts 9) i would also encourage those silent, innocent, simple ones who do not normally post, to post more often ~ i find such posts refreshing as compared to some of my own lenghty ones such as this. sorry ! Peace and Love with Amma's Blessings, amarnath may all beings everywhere be peaceful, happy and free from too much bickering ! Ammachi, Omenka Supriti Nnadi <oomenka wrote: > > Some people live and thrive on negative energy because they were taught to do that. Let us feed on the positive energy of Amma, she would laugh at those who leave. HEE HEE > > AND, Amma is coming!!!!!!! Dates from Amma.org > > June 1 Public Programs Pacific North West (Seattle Area, WA) > June 2 - 4 Retreat Pacific North West (Seattle Area, WA) > June 4 (PM) Public Program Pacific North West (Seattle Area, WA) > June 6 – 15 Public Programs M. A. Center, Castro Valley, CA > June 16 – 18 Retreat M. A. Center, Castro Valley, CA > June 18 (PM) Public Program M. A. Center, Castro Valley, CA > June 20, 21 Public Programs Los Angeles Area, CA > June 22 - 24 Retreat Los Angeles Area, CA > June 24 (PM) Public Program Los Angeles Area, CA > June 26, 27 Public Programs New Mexico > June 28 – 30 Retreat New Mexico > June 30 (PM) Public Program New Mexico > July 2, 3 Public Programs Dallas, TX > July 5, 6 Public Programs Chicago, IL > July 8, 9 Public Programs Fairfield, IA > July 11, 12 Public Programs Washington DC > July 14 – 16 Public Programs New York, NY > July 18 Public Programs Boston, MA > July 19- 21 Retreat Boston, MA > July 21 (PM) Public Program Boston, MA > July 23 Public Programs Toronto, Canada > July 24 – 26 Retreat Toronto, Canada > July 26 (PM) Public Program Toronto, Canada > > > > > Om Namashivaya - In Amma's service, > > Supriti Omenka Nnadi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Jai Maa!!! - amarnath Ammachi Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10:33 AM Re: Bickering/Amma is coming! All negativity is an expression of some inner pain, inner wound and should be looked upon as a CRYING OUT FOR HELP, FOR LOVE. Similar messages have already been posted by several members and we can find this teaching among all great teachers including Amma. So, this is just my two cents ~ another reminder. If one of your children was acting out negatively, what would you do? Tell your child to leave? There is a quote someplace of Amma RESPONDING( almost sounding like REACTING ~ sorry Amma )which was quite interesting. One "good" ashramite was asking Amma why She allows another ashramite with a "bad character" to stay. Amma basically said that the "good one" who wants another( "bad one" ) to leave is "not really good" and perhaps the "good(?) one" should be driven out. Of course, Amma does not want anyone to be driven out but She wanted to make the point clear. Of course the person expressing negativity is not aware of his deep wound and pain at the time. But, those of us who for the moment are a little more sane, it would be good to remember above and instead of REACTING immediately( due to our own inner wounds ) ~ take some time to reflect, contemplate, talk to a friend, etc before RESPONDING appropriatelly. An appropriate RESPONSE could be: 1) Silence, 2) Prayer for the person and oneself concerning the negativity 3) Contemplation, meditation 4) Bring the situation into SILENCE 5) Perhaps an OFFLINE RESPONSE with good intentions of resolving the conflict not of proving right/wrong 6) Learn not to be so sensitive ~ the world is full of negativity ~ and we ourselves are not perfect yet 7) Learn to look at all problems/negativity not as problems but challenges for further spiritual growth ~ to look within, to bring the situation into SILENCE, to offer some positive solution, etc 8) and of course, a post to all of us with a well balanced, well intentioned advice is also good and i feel there have been many such posts 9) i would also encourage those silent, innocent, simple ones who do not normally post, to post more often ~ i find such posts refreshing as compared to some of my own lenghty ones such as this. sorry ! Peace and Love with Amma's Blessings, amarnath may all beings everywhere be peaceful, happy and free from too much bickering ! Ammachi, Omenka Supriti Nnadi <oomenka wrote: > > Some people live and thrive on negative energy because they were taught to do that. Let us feed on the positive energy of Amma, she would laugh at those who leave. HEE HEE > > AND, Amma is coming!!!!!!! Dates from Amma.org > > June 1 Public Programs Pacific North West (Seattle Area, WA) > June 2 - 4 Retreat Pacific North West (Seattle Area, WA) > June 4 (PM) Public Program Pacific North West (Seattle Area, WA) > June 6 - 15 Public Programs M. A. Center, Castro Valley, CA > June 16 - 18 Retreat M. A. Center, Castro Valley, CA > June 18 (PM) Public Program M. A. Center, Castro Valley, CA > June 20, 21 Public Programs Los Angeles Area, CA > June 22 - 24 Retreat Los Angeles Area, CA > June 24 (PM) Public Program Los Angeles Area, CA > June 26, 27 Public Programs New Mexico > June 28 - 30 Retreat New Mexico > June 30 (PM) Public Program New Mexico > July 2, 3 Public Programs Dallas, TX > July 5, 6 Public Programs Chicago, IL > July 8, 9 Public Programs Fairfield, IA > July 11, 12 Public Programs Washington DC > July 14 - 16 Public Programs New York, NY > July 18 Public Programs Boston, MA > July 19- 21 Retreat Boston, MA > July 21 (PM) Public Program Boston, MA > July 23 Public Programs Toronto, Canada > July 24 - 26 Retreat Toronto, Canada > July 26 (PM) Public Program Toronto, Canada > > > > > Om Namashivaya - In Amma's service, > > Supriti Omenka Nnadi > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Mata amritanandamayi a.. Visit your group "Ammachi" on the web. b.. Ammachi c.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I would like to add an 11th response, which is to simply hold their hand when they cry (or the email equivalent), by which you are acknowledging their feelings and experiences without judgement, denial, advice, shunning or ignoring. Brahmachari Dayamrita wears yellow, which requires an initiation, I believe. Sometimes brahmacharis (who have the 'last name' Chaitanya) get another initiation as a Swami, or monk. The yellow step may be omitted also, I think. Nandu Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc wrote: > > ... Of course the person expressing negativity is not aware of his deep > wound and pain at the time. But, those of us who for the moment are a > little more sane, it would be good to remember above and instead of > REACTING immediately( due to our own inner wounds ) ~ take some time > to reflect, contemplate, talk to a friend, etc before RESPONDING > appropriatelly. > > An appropriate RESPONSE could be: > 1) Silence, > 2) Prayer for the person and oneself concerning the negativity > 3) Contemplation, meditation > 4) Bring the situation into SILENCE > 5) Perhaps an OFFLINE RESPONSE with good intentions of resolving the > conflict not of proving right/wrong > 6) Learn not to be so sensitive ~ the world is full of negativity ~ > and we ourselves are not perfect yet > 7) Learn to look at all problems/negativity not as problems but > challenges for further spiritual growth ~ to look within, to bring > the situation into SILENCE, to offer some positive solution, etc > 8) and of course, a post to all of us with a well balanced, well > intentioned advice is also good and i feel there have been many such > posts > 9) i would also encourage those silent, innocent, simple ones who do > not normally post, to post more often ~ i find such posts refreshing > as compared to some of my own lenghty ones such as this. sorry ! > > Peace and Love with Amma's Blessings, > amarnath > > may all beings everywhere be peaceful, happy and free from too much > bickering ! > > > Ammachi, Omenka Supriti Nnadi <oomenka@> > wrote: > > > > Some people live and thrive on negative energy because they were > taught to do that. Let us feed on the positive energy of Amma, she > would laugh at those who leave. HEE HEE > > > > AND, Amma is coming!!!!!!! Dates from Amma.org > > > > June 1 Public Programs Pacific North West > (Seattle Area, WA) > > June 2 - 4 Retreat Pacific North > West (Seattle Area, WA) > > June 4 (PM) Public Program Pacific North West > (Seattle Area, WA) > > June 6 – 15 Public Programs M. A. Center, Castro > Valley, CA > > June 16 – 18 Retreat M. A. Center, > Castro Valley, CA > > June 18 (PM) Public Program M. A. Center, Castro > Valley, CA > > June 20, 21 Public Programs Los Angeles Area, CA > > June 22 - 24 Retreat Los Angeles Area, > CA > > June 24 (PM) Public Program Los Angeles Area, CA > > June 26, 27 Public Programs New Mexico > > June 28 – 30 Retreat New Mexico > > June 30 (PM) Public Program New Mexico > > July 2, 3 Public Programs Dallas, TX > > July 5, 6 Public Programs Chicago, IL > > July 8, 9 Public Programs Fairfield, IA > > July 11, 12 Public Programs Washington DC > > July 14 – 16 Public Programs New York, NY > > July 18 Public Programs Boston, MA > > July 19- 21 Retreat Boston, MA > > July 21 (PM) Public Program Boston, MA > > July 23 Public Programs Toronto, Canada > > July 24 – 26 Retreat Toronto, Canada > > July 26 (PM) Public Program Toronto, Canada > > > > > > > > > > Om Namashivaya - In Amma's service, > > > > Supriti Omenka Nnadi > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 It won't be long before he gets orange, but truthfully the robe color is not the point. Even if he was just in white, there is no reason to say those kind of things about him, especially in a public forum like this. And yes, yellow does require a formal initiation there, so Tom, you aren't equal in that respect. - vallathnkumar Ammachi Tuesday, March 14, 2006 1:15 PM Re: Bickering/Amma is coming! I would like to add an 11th response, which is to simply hold their hand when they cry (or the email equivalent), by which you are acknowledging their feelings and experiences without judgement, denial, advice, shunning or ignoring. Brahmachari Dayamrita wears yellow, which requires an initiation, I believe. Sometimes brahmacharis (who have the 'last name' Chaitanya) get another initiation as a Swami, or monk. The yellow step may be omitted also, I think. Nandu Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc wrote: > > ... Of course the person expressing negativity is not aware of his deep > wound and pain at the time. But, those of us who for the moment are a > little more sane, it would be good to remember above and instead of > REACTING immediately( due to our own inner wounds ) ~ take some time > to reflect, contemplate, talk to a friend, etc before RESPONDING > appropriatelly. > > An appropriate RESPONSE could be: > 1) Silence, > 2) Prayer for the person and oneself concerning the negativity > 3) Contemplation, meditation > 4) Bring the situation into SILENCE > 5) Perhaps an OFFLINE RESPONSE with good intentions of resolving the > conflict not of proving right/wrong > 6) Learn not to be so sensitive ~ the world is full of negativity ~ > and we ourselves are not perfect yet > 7) Learn to look at all problems/negativity not as problems but > challenges for further spiritual growth ~ to look within, to bring > the situation into SILENCE, to offer some positive solution, etc > 8) and of course, a post to all of us with a well balanced, well > intentioned advice is also good and i feel there have been many such > posts > 9) i would also encourage those silent, innocent, simple ones who do > not normally post, to post more often ~ i find such posts refreshing > as compared to some of my own lenghty ones such as this. sorry ! > > Peace and Love with Amma's Blessings, > amarnath > > may all beings everywhere be peaceful, happy and free from too much > bickering ! > > > Ammachi, Omenka Supriti Nnadi <oomenka@> > wrote: > > > > Some people live and thrive on negative energy because they were > taught to do that. Let us feed on the positive energy of Amma, she > would laugh at those who leave. HEE HEE > > > > AND, Amma is coming!!!!!!! Dates from Amma.org > > > > June 1 Public Programs Pacific North West > (Seattle Area, WA) > > June 2 - 4 Retreat Pacific North > West (Seattle Area, WA) > > June 4 (PM) Public Program Pacific North West > (Seattle Area, WA) > > June 6 - 15 Public Programs M. A. Center, Castro > Valley, CA > > June 16 - 18 Retreat M. A. Center, > Castro Valley, CA > > June 18 (PM) Public Program M. A. Center, Castro > Valley, CA > > June 20, 21 Public Programs Los Angeles Area, CA > > June 22 - 24 Retreat Los Angeles Area, > CA > > June 24 (PM) Public Program Los Angeles Area, CA > > June 26, 27 Public Programs New Mexico > > June 28 - 30 Retreat New Mexico > > June 30 (PM) Public Program New Mexico > > July 2, 3 Public Programs Dallas, TX > > July 5, 6 Public Programs Chicago, IL > > July 8, 9 Public Programs Fairfield, IA > > July 11, 12 Public Programs Washington DC > > July 14 - 16 Public Programs New York, NY > > July 18 Public Programs Boston, MA > > July 19- 21 Retreat Boston, MA > > July 21 (PM) Public Program Boston, MA > > July 23 Public Programs Toronto, Canada > > July 24 - 26 Retreat Toronto, Canada > > July 26 (PM) Public Program Toronto, Canada > > > > > > > > > > Om Namashivaya - In Amma's service, > > > > Supriti Omenka Nnadi > > > > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Mata amritanandamayi a.. Visit your group "Ammachi" on the web. b.. Ammachi c.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 good addition Nandu; thanks namasivaya, amarnath Ammachi, "vallathnkumar" <vallathn wrote: > > I would like to add an 11th response, which is to simply hold their > hand when they cry (or the email equivalent), by which you are > acknowledging their feelings and experiences without judgement, > denial, advice, shunning or ignoring. > > Nandu > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I believe that Amma has not initiated any of Her bramacharin/is into Swami-hood in a long time. From what I hear, there are tons of bramacharin/is with Her in India, but there have not been any new swamis or swaminis. I have a thory or two about who may be next, but only Amma knows for sure! It seems like it is not something She gives to just anyone. Speaking of swamis, does anyone know where Swami Purnamritananda (Jedi Swami) is these days? I heard or read that he is the head of one of the ashrams in India. I really miss his presence on the tours. love, Prajna vallathnkumar <vallathn wrote: Brahmachari Dayamrita wears yellow, which requires an initiation, I believe. Sometimes brahmacharis (who have the 'last name' Chaitanya) get another initiation as a Swami, or monk. The yellow step may be omitted also, I think. Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 We should probably see him this summer. He alternates with Sw. Pranavamritamanandaji. - Prajna - Brianna Ammachi Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:54 PM Re: Re: Bickering/Amma is coming! I believe that Amma has not initiated any of Her bramacharin/is into Swami-hood in a long time. From what I hear, there are tons of bramacharin/is with Her in India, but there have not been any new swamis or swaminis. I have a thory or two about who may be next, but only Amma knows for sure! It seems like it is not something She gives to just anyone. Speaking of swamis, does anyone know where Swami Purnamritananda (Jedi Swami) is these days? I heard or read that he is the head of one of the ashrams in India. I really miss his presence on the tours. love, Prajna vallathnkumar <vallathn wrote: Brahmachari Dayamrita wears yellow, which requires an initiation, I believe. Sometimes brahmacharis (who have the 'last name' Chaitanya) get another initiation as a Swami, or monk. The yellow step may be omitted also, I think. Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Mata amritanandamayi a.. Visit your group "Ammachi" on the web. b.. Ammachi c.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Dayamrita was initiated into brahmacharya in 1995, I believe. It is near the end of the U.S. Tour video tape for that year. His head is shaved, so it doesn't (to me) really look like him. It took me quite a while to figure out that it was he. Jyotsna Ammachi, "vallathnkumar" <vallathn wrote: > > I would like to add an 11th response, which is to simply hold their > hand when they cry (or the email equivalent), by which you are > acknowledging their feelings and experiences without judgement, > denial, advice, shunning or ignoring. > > Brahmachari Dayamrita wears yellow, which requires an initiation, I > believe. Sometimes brahmacharis (who have the 'last name' Chaitanya) > get another initiation as a Swami, or monk. The yellow step may be > omitted also, I think. > > Nandu > > Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc@> wrote: > > > > ... Of course the person expressing negativity is not aware of his > deep > > wound and pain at the time. But, those of us who for the moment are > a > > little more sane, it would be good to remember above and instead of > > REACTING immediately( due to our own inner wounds ) ~ take some > time > > to reflect, contemplate, talk to a friend, etc before RESPONDING > > appropriatelly. > > > > An appropriate RESPONSE could be: > > 1) Silence, > > 2) Prayer for the person and oneself concerning the negativity > > 3) Contemplation, meditation > > 4) Bring the situation into SILENCE > > 5) Perhaps an OFFLINE RESPONSE with good intentions of resolving > the > > conflict not of proving right/wrong > > 6) Learn not to be so sensitive ~ the world is full of negativity ~ > > and we ourselves are not perfect yet > > 7) Learn to look at all problems/negativity not as problems but > > challenges for further spiritual growth ~ to look within, to bring > > the situation into SILENCE, to offer some positive solution, etc > > 8) and of course, a post to all of us with a well balanced, well > > intentioned advice is also good and i feel there have been many > such > > posts > > 9) i would also encourage those silent, innocent, simple ones who > do > > not normally post, to post more often ~ i find such posts > refreshing > > as compared to some of my own lenghty ones such as this. sorry ! > > > > Peace and Love with Amma's Blessings, > > amarnath > > > > may all beings everywhere be peaceful, happy and free from too much > > bickering ! > > > > > > Ammachi, Omenka Supriti Nnadi <oomenka@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Some people live and thrive on negative energy because they were > > taught to do that. Let us feed on the positive energy of Amma, she > > would laugh at those who leave. HEE HEE > > > > > > AND, Amma is coming!!!!!!! Dates from Amma.org > > > > > > June 1 Public Programs Pacific North > West > > (Seattle Area, WA) > > > June 2 - 4 Retreat Pacific North > > West (Seattle Area, WA) > > > June 4 (PM) Public Program Pacific North West > > (Seattle Area, WA) > > > June 6 – 15 Public Programs M. A. Center, > Castro > > Valley, CA > > > June 16 – 18 Retreat M. A. Center, > > Castro Valley, CA > > > June 18 (PM) Public Program M. A. Center, Castro > > Valley, CA > > > June 20, 21 Public Programs Los Angeles Area, CA > > > June 22 - 24 Retreat Los Angeles > Area, > > CA > > > June 24 (PM) Public Program Los Angeles Area, CA > > > June 26, 27 Public Programs New Mexico > > > June 28 – 30 Retreat New Mexico > > > June 30 (PM) Public Program New Mexico > > > July 2, 3 Public Programs Dallas, TX > > > July 5, 6 Public Programs Chicago, IL > > > July 8, 9 Public Programs Fairfield, IA > > > July 11, 12 Public Programs Washington DC > > > July 14 – 16 Public Programs New York, NY > > > July 18 Public Programs Boston, MA > > > July 19- 21 Retreat Boston, MA > > > July 21 (PM) Public Program Boston, MA > > > July 23 Public Programs Toronto, Canada > > > July 24 – 26 Retreat Toronto, Canada > > > July 26 (PM) Public Program Toronto, Canada > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Om Namashivaya - In Amma's service, > > > > > > Supriti Omenka Nnadi > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I was right there. It was very cool. He took it very seriously. It was in Rhode Island. He is the first and only ever to be initiated into brahmacharya in the U.S. Big Swami told me it was a great honor. Amma had him beg food from a bunch of us, who had rice, etc., after he was initiated, as is the tradition. His name was Raja Shekhar before that, if I remember correctly. He was a very humble brahmachari in white when he arrived. People started giving him respect right away and he was embarrassed by it and told everyone he was the same as them. Those were fun days... - jyotsna2 Ammachi Wednesday, March 15, 2006 12:31 AM Re: Bickering/Amma is coming! Dayamrita was initiated into brahmacharya in 1995, I believe. It is near the end of the U.S. Tour video tape for that year. His head is shaved, so it doesn't (to me) really look like him. It took me quite a while to figure out that it was he. Jyotsna Ammachi, "vallathnkumar" <vallathn wrote: > > I would like to add an 11th response, which is to simply hold their > hand when they cry (or the email equivalent), by which you are > acknowledging their feelings and experiences without judgement, > denial, advice, shunning or ignoring. > > Brahmachari Dayamrita wears yellow, which requires an initiation, I > believe. Sometimes brahmacharis (who have the 'last name' Chaitanya) > get another initiation as a Swami, or monk. The yellow step may be > omitted also, I think. > > Nandu > > Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc@> wrote: > > > > ... Of course the person expressing negativity is not aware of his > deep > > wound and pain at the time. But, those of us who for the moment are > a > > little more sane, it would be good to remember above and instead of > > REACTING immediately( due to our own inner wounds ) ~ take some > time > > to reflect, contemplate, talk to a friend, etc before RESPONDING > > appropriatelly. > > > > An appropriate RESPONSE could be: > > 1) Silence, > > 2) Prayer for the person and oneself concerning the negativity > > 3) Contemplation, meditation > > 4) Bring the situation into SILENCE > > 5) Perhaps an OFFLINE RESPONSE with good intentions of resolving > the > > conflict not of proving right/wrong > > 6) Learn not to be so sensitive ~ the world is full of negativity ~ > > and we ourselves are not perfect yet > > 7) Learn to look at all problems/negativity not as problems but > > challenges for further spiritual growth ~ to look within, to bring > > the situation into SILENCE, to offer some positive solution, etc > > 8) and of course, a post to all of us with a well balanced, well > > intentioned advice is also good and i feel there have been many > such > > posts > > 9) i would also encourage those silent, innocent, simple ones who > do > > not normally post, to post more often ~ i find such posts > refreshing > > as compared to some of my own lenghty ones such as this. sorry ! > > > > Peace and Love with Amma's Blessings, > > amarnath > > > > may all beings everywhere be peaceful, happy and free from too much > > bickering ! > > > > > > Ammachi, Omenka Supriti Nnadi <oomenka@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Some people live and thrive on negative energy because they were > > taught to do that. Let us feed on the positive energy of Amma, she > > would laugh at those who leave. HEE HEE > > > > > > AND, Amma is coming!!!!!!! Dates from Amma.org > > > > > > June 1 Public Programs Pacific North > West > > (Seattle Area, WA) > > > June 2 - 4 Retreat Pacific North > > West (Seattle Area, WA) > > > June 4 (PM) Public Program Pacific North West > > (Seattle Area, WA) > > > June 6 - 15 Public Programs M. A. Center, > Castro > > Valley, CA > > > June 16 - 18 Retreat M. A. Center, > > Castro Valley, CA > > > June 18 (PM) Public Program M. A. Center, Castro > > Valley, CA > > > June 20, 21 Public Programs Los Angeles Area, CA > > > June 22 - 24 Retreat Los Angeles > Area, > > CA > > > June 24 (PM) Public Program Los Angeles Area, CA > > > June 26, 27 Public Programs New Mexico > > > June 28 - 30 Retreat New Mexico > > > June 30 (PM) Public Program New Mexico > > > July 2, 3 Public Programs Dallas, TX > > > July 5, 6 Public Programs Chicago, IL > > > July 8, 9 Public Programs Fairfield, IA > > > July 11, 12 Public Programs Washington DC > > > July 14 - 16 Public Programs New York, NY > > > July 18 Public Programs Boston, MA > > > July 19- 21 Retreat Boston, MA > > > July 21 (PM) Public Program Boston, MA > > > July 23 Public Programs Toronto, Canada > > > July 24 - 26 Retreat Toronto, Canada > > > July 26 (PM) Public Program Toronto, Canada > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Om Namashivaya - In Amma's service, > > > > > > Supriti Omenka Nnadi > > > > > > > > > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Mata amritanandamayi a.. Visit your group "Ammachi" on the web. b.. Ammachi c.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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