Dear Friends, Supporters and Well-wishers of TESP: We just got this really touching essay from Kelvin L., a 46-year old African American. Kelvin just recently started classes with TESP. He was sentenced by Hon. Judge David C Mason. When Kelvin came to us about two weeks ago, in his personal interview he was very sad and confided that more than anything else he came to TESP because he desperately needed help. He confided that he had been abused by a Pastor in his church from childhood, and this had been the root cause of countless other problems in his life. Read his touching story and how the light is finally shining on him through the TESP program.
The support of donors and well-wishers of TESP has made it possible for men like Kelvin to "be born again". What more can we give a man? In his own words, Kelvin says "With all the abuse, drugs, alcohol and sex, not to mention the mental anguish that I had suffered for more than 39 years, I couldn't see any light at the end of the tunnel. From GOD [sic], through yourself, (Honorable Judge David C. Mason), and Mr. Farrokh, and the "Transcendental Enlightening Sentencing Program", also knows as TESP, I am now living in the light and the fullness thereof." Again, how beautifully Kelvin thanks the benefactors and supporters of TESP. Here is how he ends his essay. "Thank you, thank you, thank you and may GOD continue to bless anyone and everyone that has anything at all, no matter how large or small, for TESP." We cannot say it better than Kelvin's heart has expressed it. When the blessings come from men like Kelvin, may they be magnified a thousand times and sent to you, our supporters and well-wishers. The anguish of his soul was assuaged by the hand of grace coming from TESP through you. No matter how difficult the road may be ahead for TESP, we simply cannot afford to close our doors. Too much is at stake. Men like Kelvin deserve a second chance at life. And it is through TESP we are giving it. Read this essay and know that you are making a difference by supporting The Enlightened Sentencing Project. God bless our TESP donors, supporters and well-wishers. May you live long. May your heart be always so full that the fullness of your grace will fill the cups of many souls like Kelvin whose last chance is arriving at the TESP doorsteps. May you, our donors, be blessed with so much wealth, inner and outer, that you can sponsor every project your heart desires. And may we be blessed with a continuing long relationship whose fruit is the elimination of suffering for many offenders and their families. When this darkest area of society is enlightened, society will be freed of the scourge of crime. When the weakest link in the chain of humanity, its criminal offenders, are taken care of so gently and so compassionately, God Himself will smile on us all. May you always be blessed for looking after The Enlightened Sentencing Project and for giving where it matters most - to those who have the least. With very best wishes, Farrokh & Ruffina PS: We are also attaching this for easy forwarding as an MS Word document ------------------ Experiences of TESP Course Participant Kelvin L. 2/20/07, after six days in TESP classes To: The Honorable Judge David C. Mason My name is Kelvin L. and I would like to thank you from the very depths of my inner being for making the "Transcendental Stress Management Program" a part of my probationary stipulation. I appeared before you in August 2003; I am not expecting you to remember who I am personally, but I do ask that you remember that what you have done for an individual has changed his life tremendously. As a child between the tender ages of eight and thirteen, I had been sexually abused both mentally and physically with no holds barred, by the assistant pastor of a church that my family and I attended. Not just because of the demonic act itself, but that it was of the same sex (male)! My life was over before I even knew what life was in its existence!!!! The scars that were left were almost unimaginable because my life had become one of cloak and dagger, drugs, alcohol and sexual promiscuousness. I had never been in trouble with the law before, which leads me to believe that it was my destiny to come before you, simply because nothing else that I had ever tried prior to TESP worked, even in the slightest form. I've tried drug rehab centers on seven different occasions. I've spoken with both psychologists and psychiatrists, with also being diagnosed as a lunatic. I've even tried on my own to get past and over this horrendous lifestyle that I was living, but to no avail. Naturally, my health, mental state, and any relationship that I tried to maintain was totally unsuccessful because I have two failed marriages as a result and four children that suffered the backlash of my horrid lifestyle. I could not hold a job for more than two months, maybe; not to mention that my attitude was nothing of a desirable nature and my coping skills with stress were off the chart!! I have always held on to the hope, faith and belief in God that all of this torment would come to an end and now He (God) has answered my prayers [smiley icon drawn by author]. I joined TESP on Feb 15, 2007, and just within my first six days, I feel as though I have become a brand new living being. The program is totally beyond any doubt in my mind the greatest program ever discovered because the benefits are undeniably wonderful. The present relationship that I'm in has blossomed almost instantly because my companion used to wait for me to say "good morning" first because if I didn't speak first, she considered it a bad day ahead and would avoid me as much as possible. Since the program, she now taps me on the shoulder and asks me "what's your name again? " Then she tells me that wherever that other guy has gone, to please let him remain. We converse on a more intelligent level as two adults should and to be more specific, we now completely and honestly enjoy each other's company. The two meditations per day has made my ability to deal with stress and other relationship (kids, siblings, associates, etc) extremely better; as a matter of fact my mom was so impressed with my recent change [to] desirable living, that she remarked that it's something I should have done 35 years ago . My health is much, much better, because I am able to sleep comfortably and peacefully, while my state of mentality has increased as far as being able to think clearly and am no longer the procrastinating person that I once was. I am now awakening in the morning feeling pleasantly refreshed and ready to do whatever needs to be done in the home, around the home, even on top of the home . I now seek employment with enthusiasm rather than reservation and thinking I would be turned away because of my felony conviction and my past history in general terms. As in the book of Romans, chapter 12, verses 2 and 3, says about the renewing of the mind, through TESP God has done this for me and I thank Him every day for doing so. Mr Mason, I used to hear the saying that "everything has its purpose in life". I understand that in spite of the old self that God ordained my appearing before you in your courtroom, and you sending me to Mr Farrokh's teachings . I don't know how many judges use this tool in their sentencings, but truly, truly, truly, every one of them should!!! Mr Farrokh is a phenomenal teacher and human being. He is not only a great teacher, but is very caring and concerned. With all the abuse, drugs, alcohol and sex, not to mention the mental anguish that I had suffered for more than 39 years, I couldn't see any light at the end of the tunnel. From God, through yourself (Hon. Judge David C. Mason) and Mr Farrokh, and the "Transcendental Enlightening Sentencing Program" also known as TESP, I am now living in the light and the fullness thereof. Thank you, thank you, thank you and may God continue to bless anyone and everyone that has anything at all, no matter how large or small, for TESP. Kelvin L. [signature] Farrokh & Ruffina Anklesaria Directors The Enlightened Sentencing Project TESP Administrative Office 202 Tiffin Ave Ferguson, MO 63135 Tel: 314 521 4390 Fax: 636 352 0292 Visit our website: www.tesp.org <http://www.tesp.org/> or www.EnlightenedSentencing.org <http://www.enlightenedsentencing.org/>
