Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Mandali Talks

Thanks to Matt Talbot for allowing me to post a link to Mandali Talks. Matt received about 80+ audio files of talks given by the Mandali in the seventies.  He has created a podcast and has uploaded the talks to Youtube. There's also a Facebook page called Mandali Talks.  Here's a link to one of the talks from Eruch entitled "Baba and Money":   Eruch on "Baba and Money"

To listen to more talks, check out:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MandaliTalks

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ncc4ORNYIJE26GlHoxrfA

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandalitalks-podcast/id642159566

(posted with permission).

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Celebrate Meher Baba...Come On!



In February, several folks from Athens traveled to Meherabad.   One of the highlights of the trip was the Birthday Play. This is a short clip from the finale.  The energy and happiness on stage that afternoon was infectious. Check out the video! You may see a few familiar faces. 

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Silence Day in Myrtle Beach

Recently a contingent from Athens headed to Myrtle Beach for Silence Day.   The Center was full, although it never seemed crowded.

Coming to the Center feels a bit like a homecoming. Every time.  Walking into the Gateway, we were greeted by Judi with a hug and a "Jai Baba."  No finer words could have been spoken.

There's something about the Center. Or Someone, I should say.   The air is sweeter, the sun is brighter and the world is a kinder, gentler place.

There were so many beautiful moments while there.  Music in the original kitchen. Listening to Brian sing "Save Me."  (If you haven't heard it, it's worth a trip to his blog (ghamelayoga.blogspot.com)). SJ and her ukelele.   Jeff singing "Welcome to My World." Sweet Annie -- need I say more?  My daughter  kneeling at the bed of her Beloved and whispering a sweet prayer.  Bill and Diana.  Nancy and Sam cooking up a storm.

The camaraderie, the stories, the love. It was a beautiful thing! Jai Baba.

A few photos from Silence Day week:


Sue is an artist and a songwriter from NC and she shared a few songs with us.
Bryan
SJ and her ukulele
Singer/Songwriter/Poet-Extraordinaire Brian Darnell




Charlie

Gondola Ride. Thank you, Bryan (Oh Captain, My Captain).

THE Cabin in the Woods. Jai Baba.

Original kitchen

Walking through this door often changes everything.