[FairfieldLife] Is it too early for a Christmas story ?

2011-12-04 Thread martin.quickman
I think not ! http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/12/04/a-story-of-friendship/

[FairfieldLife] The Bagavad Gita

2011-09-19 Thread martin.quickman
This book of wisdom from our Indian Gurus and Gods is available to us as a pointer to how we can conduct our lives in a righteous manner. Enjoy ! http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/wisdom-from-the-bagavad-gita-inspirational-quotations/

[FairfieldLife] THE SECRET OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER

2011-10-01 Thread martin.quickman
THE SECRET OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER is an alchemical Chinese Daoist text combining elements of Buddhism, Daoism and Christianity. As guide to alchemical meditation, it's based upon the idea of `the Circulation of the Light' - read more here:

[FairfieldLife] The Meaning of Aum

2011-10-02 Thread martin.quickman
Swami Rama explains the meaning of OM in the context of the Upanishads. Read his explanation here : http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/the-meaning-of-aum-or-om-mantras-and-their-meanings/

[FairfieldLife] Rest easy, Steve.

2011-10-06 Thread martin.quickman
Steve Jobs departs this life. http://jnorthr.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/696/

[FairfieldLife] Mantras and Tantric Practices

2011-10-27 Thread martin.quickman
I've always found mantras to be an effective path to cleanse this mind of unwanted and unnecessary thoughts. The tantric approach uses mantras in an effective manner to help us conquer (a few of) our inner deamons. Read more here:

[FairfieldLife] News from the Occupy Movement

2011-11-02 Thread martin.quickman
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/taking-back-power-yes-we-can/

[FairfieldLife] Faeries - also known as fairies

2010-06-05 Thread martin.quickman
this is not what you think ! It's a nice article about our other-worldly inhabitants who live with us. http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/06/04/doyle-on-fairies/

[FairfieldLife] Silence Is The True Spiritual Instruction

2010-06-21 Thread martin.quickman
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/silence-is-the-true-spiritual-instruction-all-about-steady-wisdom/

[FairfieldLife] Importance Of Om From Our Swami

2010-06-21 Thread martin.quickman
http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/importance-of-om-from-swami-rama/

[FairfieldLife] Importance Of Om

2010-06-24 Thread martin.quickman
http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/importance-of-om-from-swami-rama/

[FairfieldLife] Silence Is The True Spiritual Instruction

2010-06-24 Thread martin.quickman
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/silence-is-the-true-spiritual-instruction-all-about-steady-wisdom/

[FairfieldLife] Rumi - The Sufi Poet Saint

2010-07-02 Thread martin.quickman
http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/07/02/poet-saints-ascented-masters/

[FairfieldLife] Adauliya Gurji, Irina Tweedie's Sufi Guru

2010-07-02 Thread martin.quickman
http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/child-of-light-irina-tweedie-children-of-light-three/

[FairfieldLife] Elementals, the Thought-Forms We Humans Create

2010-07-09 Thread martin.quickman
Many of the world's greatest teachers have described how we each create our own existence. Here is post that explains this important topic in greater detail - enjoy ! http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/07/09/a-study-of-thought-forms-daskalos-child-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] Lost Talk of Irina Tweedie, 1960's - Part 1

2010-08-12 Thread martin.quickman
In this forgotten talk from a spiritual giant and author of Daughter of Fire, we gain an understanding, from a woman's point of view, what life on the spiritual path requires. Given on her return to London from India and before writing 'Daughter of Fire', she discusses her Sufi guru (teacher),

[FairfieldLife] Krishna Thru the Eyes of George Harrison

2010-08-26 Thread martin.quickman
I never knew that beetle George Harrison visited many ashrams during his 'India' years, but this old video sure looks like him to me. What do you think ? http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/08/24/krishna-through-the-eyes-of-george-harrison-child-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] “Oceans Of Bliss” – Poems From The Saints and Sages

2012-09-23 Thread martin.quickman
Lovely poetry from Rabindranath Tagore http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/oceans-of-bliss-poems-from-sages-and-saints/

[FairfieldLife] Just found these 3 Ramana photos

2012-10-03 Thread martin.quickman
enjoy ! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sathya-Sai-Memories-Children-Of-Light/484873548198639

[FairfieldLife] Sacred Geometry in Cathedrals and Churches

2012-10-10 Thread martin.quickman
In this post, Keith Critchlow gives us a deep insight into the mathematics and geometry used to construct many of the churches, cathedrals and religious buildings of our modern and ancient world. It also has a review of how those principles were applied in the construction of a modern hospital

[FairfieldLife] George Harrison on His Spiritual Path

2012-10-16 Thread martin.quickman
Lyrics and video of one of his songs - enjoy ! http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/you-are-the-one-children-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] Neem Karoli Baba

2012-10-24 Thread martin.quickman
Never knew much about this devotee until i read this story by Ram Dass, his follower. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/sri-hanumate-namah-the-one-that-serves-children-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] Anadamayi Ma, The Blissful Mother

2012-10-27 Thread martin.quickman
A devotee offers us memories of his times with her. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/beautiful-blissful-mother-children-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] Listen to the Inner Prompts from your Guru

2012-11-09 Thread martin.quickman
Here is a story from Sri Yogananda that points out why it is important to listen carefully to the Guru. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/a-story-from-sri-yogananda-yogananda/

[FairfieldLife] The Good and Evil Man Does, Sri Yogananda Speaks

2012-12-02 Thread martin.quickman
Sri Yogananda explains how our words and actions affect the whole planet. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/the-good-and-evil-man-does-sri-yogananda-speaks-steady-wisdom/

[FairfieldLife] The Meaning of the Moola Mantra

2012-12-06 Thread martin.quickman
This mantra evokes the living God, asking protection and freedom from all sorrow and suffering. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/moola-mantra-the-meaning-of-filed-under-favourite-sai-memory/

[FairfieldLife] One Last Darshan of Swami

2012-12-07 Thread martin.quickman
You must have not only freedom from fear, but freedom from hope and expectation. Trust in My Wisdom. I do not make mistakes. Love My uncertainty, for it is not a mistake. It is My intent and Will. Remember nothing happens without My Will. Be still. Do not ask to understand. Do not want to

[FairfieldLife] Like A Fish In Water

2013-04-25 Thread martin.quickman
Inayar Khan offers the Sufi viewpoint of 'life absolute' http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/like-a-fish-in-water-quest-for-meaning/

[FairfieldLife] Quest For Consciousness

2013-04-27 Thread martin.quickman
From David Lynch, a super video ( about 25 min.s ) discussing our ever-expanding Consciousness and our Quest for it - take time to enjoy ! http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] Levels Of Consciousness – Sri Yogananda / Yukteswar Giri Lineage

2013-05-03 Thread martin.quickman
Sri Yogananda offered us a glimpse into the silent realm of sacred teaching. His guru, Sri Yukteswar, gave us many clues as to a successful persuit of the Divine. Enjoy ! http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] Magical Journeys – Quest for Meaning

2013-05-15 Thread martin.quickman
Here are reports from two different pilgrimages to two very different destinations. If you travel, this one is for you... http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] A Baba story from the Late Mrs Usha Pillai

2013-05-25 Thread martin.quickman
She often stayed in Mission Road in Bangalore and was a staunch devotee of Baba right from the early years and she used to tell us many interesting experiences she had with Swami, this one about Swami Chimayananda :

[FairfieldLife] Irina Tweedie, A Rare Talk, Mid 1960#8242;s

2013-06-05 Thread martin.quickman
Irina Tweedie, a Russian Lady, decided sometime way back in the early 1960#8242;s to study yoga with a Naqshbandi Sufi teacher. Irina Tweedie's books Daughter of Fire and Chasm of Fire, tell clearly the story of a Woman's experience of liberation through the teachings of a Sufi Master. this is

[FairfieldLife] Beautiful Reflection

2013-06-07 Thread martin.quickman
A photo of Swami the way he used to look in Whitefield during Bhajans (1990-2001) : http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] Christmas and New Year's 2013 Updates from Prashanthi

2013-01-01 Thread martin.quickman
If you, like me, were unable to be in Puttaparthi for the seasonal festivities, here are two reports : New Years http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/blissful-mother-inspirational-quotations/ Christmas

[FairfieldLife] Old Video of George Harrison and Ravi Shankar

2013-01-01 Thread martin.quickman
Always known as 'the spiritual Beatle', George Harrison earned further kudos for his support of the Krishna movement and together with Ravi Shankar, created a body of music to support that movement. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/old-video-of-sai-given-darshan/

[FairfieldLife] The Karuna Society of Puttaparthi

2013-01-04 Thread martin.quickman
Love is present not only in human beings but also in all creatures, birds or beasts; nor is that all. It is in fact all pervasive. Love pervades everything in creation. Man's humanness is vitiated when he fails to recognise this love. – Sathya Sai Baba

[FairfieldLife] Mark Tully Reports on The Kumbh Mela

2013-01-14 Thread martin.quickman
A nice report from Mark Tully, former BBC correpondent, on the start of this morning's Kumbha Meha in Allahabad, India http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/the-magic-of-india-mark-tully-child-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] Maha Kumbh Mela, 2013 – India

2013-01-19 Thread martin.quickman
Doncha wish you were here ? http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/maha-kumbh-mela-2013-children-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] Another Realm - youtube of Swami

2013-06-11 Thread martin.quickman
Hot off the press, just finished and polished is this new youtube with many beautiful Sri Sai Baba photos edited in painterly style. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/another-realm-you-tube-more-sathya-sai-memories/

[FairfieldLife] Sri Yogananda's lesson - How to Outwit A Mosquito

2013-07-02 Thread martin.quickman
My early months with Sri Yukteswar culminated in a useful lesson -How to Outwit a Mosquito. At home my family always used protective curtains at night. I was dismayed to discover that in the Serampore hermitage this prudent custom was honored in the breach. Yet the insects were in full

[FairfieldLife] An American Interview, 1994

2013-07-09 Thread martin.quickman
An American Interview on Ganesha's Birthday Saturday, September 10, 1994 The Ceremonies Ganesha's birthday was the previous day and I had just loved the entire event. The crowd was huge and we sat for a very long time in the mandir courtyard through all the ceremonies of Swami breaking the

[FairfieldLife] The Lament of the Gopis for Krishna

2013-01-27 Thread martin.quickman
Krishna's Song is a deeply profound piece of writing. I like this translation into English and feel it deserves a place in our hearts. Radha though is not a woman but is the manifestation of Krishna-bhakti . In response to the question, How devoted should one be?` the Naradbhaktisutra writes,

[FairfieldLife] Anandamayi Ma on Oneness

2013-02-03 Thread martin.quickman
Then comes a time when the Beloved does not leave one anymore; wherever one may go, http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] The Writings of Meister Eckhart

2013-02-15 Thread martin.quickman
Have always found his writings to be of the most interesting spiritual (not necessarily religious) discourses. Inspirational, one might say. Here's one i found that i like a lot. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] Sri Aurobindo intervenes

2012-09-02 Thread martin.quickman
How Sri Aurobindo helped in WWII : http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] Oneness

2012-01-22 Thread martin.quickman
Rumi offers us advice on Oneness. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/oneness-inspirational-quotations/

[FairfieldLife] Everyone Is Looking for Krishna - George Harrison

2012-06-25 Thread martin.quickman
really like this george harrison song and interview about krishna: http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/everyone-is-looking-for-krishna-children-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] The Meaning of Guru Purnima

2012-07-02 Thread martin.quickman
worth a read if you want to understand this ancient India festival: http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] Beautiful Bhajan

2012-07-18 Thread martin.quickman
Here is a lovely (though long) bhajan from India done as a youtube, featuring a sound track from ammaji and photos of some of India's spiritual teachers. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/blissful-bhajan-from-ammaji-more-sathya-sai-memories/

[FairfieldLife] Holi with Swami - Many Years Ago

2013-03-27 Thread martin.quickman
Holi celebrations are always colourful and one particular Holi celebration stands out in my mind. I had been lucky with my line number on that particular afternoon. It had been number one and as I was at the front of the line, I'd been seated at the very front and near to where the festivities

[FairfieldLife] The Essential Anandamayi Ma

2013-04-23 Thread martin.quickman
Her sayings were profound, Her presence was magic, Her life was her message. Read more here: http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/selected-discourses-of-anandamayima-the-essential-anandamayi-ma/

[FairfieldLife] Selected Poems from Rabindranath Tagore

2013-04-23 Thread martin.quickman
This poem may appeal to you as he reminds us that life is eternal :-} http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/unending-love-selected-poems-for-april/

[FairfieldLife] The Science of Consciousness

2013-08-27 Thread martin.quickman
a deep, though provoking look into the analogy of consciousness that you and i experience compared to a TV screen http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] A Goddess Incarnate

2013-08-27 Thread martin.quickman
Anadamayi Ma brought hope to millions with her candid descriptions of the spiritual life. Read more on her remarkable story here : http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/beautiful-blissful-mother-children-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] The Five Sheaths - Panch Kosas

2013-08-31 Thread martin.quickman

[FairfieldLife] The Miracle Letter

2013-09-07 Thread martin.quickman

[FairfieldLife] Tantra means loosely – “Sacred teachings” – (thankas)

2014-03-09 Thread martin.quickman
Many people wrongly think 'Tantra' is about sex, be it 'Sacred Sex' or profane. Here's a post that describes the highest philosophies that underpin this concept, not in a pruient or erotic fashion, but in terms of “The practice of having companions for meditation called ” the union of voidness

[FairfieldLife] Love All, Serve All - The Story Behind The Hard Rock Cafe

2014-03-15 Thread martin.quickman
A brilliant retelling of this wonderful story as told by Isaac Tigrett himself ! A sure winner !! Sai Ram !!

[FairfieldLife] The Evolution of Woman

2013-12-04 Thread martin.quickman
Amazing youtube for each and every woman - well worth our 4 min.28 sec.s http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/the-evolution-of-woman-video/

[FairfieldLife] Rumi - Spokesman For The Religion Of Love

2013-12-15 Thread martin.quickman
found his talk here http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/12/rumi-as-the-spokesman-for-the-religion-of-love-rumi/

[FairfieldLife] Thoughts Are Powerful Things

2013-12-30 Thread martin.quickman
an excerpt from Sir Isaac Tigrett's talk given in Singapore 2007. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/30/our-thoughts-are-powerful-excerpted-from-isaac-tigretts-singapore-talk-2007/

[FairfieldLife] Thoughts Are Powerful Things

2013-12-30 Thread martin.quickman
an excerpt from Sir Isaac Tigrett's talk given in Singapore 2007. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/30/our-thoughts-are-powerful-excerpted-from-isaac-tigretts-singapore-talk-2007/

[FairfieldLife] Thoughts Are Powerful Things

2014-01-02 Thread martin.quickman
an excerpt from Sir Isaac Tigrett's talk given in Singapore 2007. http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/30/our-thoughts-are-powerful-excerpted-from-isaac-tigretts-singapore-talk-2007/

[FairfieldLife] Blessed Prasad, The Guru#39;s Grace

2014-01-02 Thread martin.quickman
A most wonderful retelling of the time when Swami would walk among us offering blessed sweets. Often He would toss them in our laps or hair bands, each one deliciously savoured or preserved for a special moment. Be loved, and be blessed -

[FairfieldLife] Kumbha Mela, 2013 - Were you there ?

2014-01-10 Thread martin.quickman
nice review of that event if you missed it: http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/maha-kumbh-mela-2013-children-of-light/ http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/maha-kumbh-mela-2013-children-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] Arathi, The Light Ceremony in India

2014-01-17 Thread martin.quickman
A nice overview of this most ancient Indian ritual / custom : http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/arathi-a-ritual-in-light-children-of-light/ http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/arathi-a-ritual-in-light-children-of-light/

[FairfieldLife] Metta - The Value of Loving Kindness

2013-11-01 Thread martin.quickman
here's a wonderful message for our times - enjoy ! http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/ http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/

[FairfieldLife] You Don’t Have To Be Perfect – The Value Of Kindness to Yourself

2013-11-10 Thread martin.quickman
When the Dalai Lama and some of his followers began to work with Western scientists, they were surprised to find that self-esteem was an issue, that so many Westerners did not love themselves and that self-hate was pervasive. read more here:

[FairfieldLife] The Lord#39;s Prayer as a Mantra

2013-11-12 Thread martin.quickman
Repetition of phrases and sayings can lead us into a deeper understanding of our own inner world. It stills the mind allowing meditation to bear more abundant fruits. Here this christian mantra is explained more clearly - a good short read :

[FairfieldLife] I Love Because I Love

2013-11-15 Thread martin.quickman
Every man or woman loves differently and uniquely and each of us holds different dreams and hopes and falls in love or is the object of love but unrequainted love can be the most difficult of all to endure - http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/category/love-and-friendship/

[FairfieldLife] A Fool for Christ

2013-11-18 Thread martin.quickman
Here's an inspirational story of Dobry Dobrev, a 98 year-old beggar who raises money to restore churches throughout Bulgaria. He doesn't want fame and does not want to divulge details of his daily life - what an angel !

[FairfieldLife] I Only Wanted Swami To Talk To Me! – A Darshan Story from 1999

2013-11-22 Thread martin.quickman
He said “Keedhar se aayaa?” meaning again “where had I come from.” I managed to say “SAI, Mumbai”. Then Baba threw up His hands in the air as if I had given the wrong answer and He said “Oh!! Bombay!” http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/sathya-sai-baba-story-early-devotees/

[FairfieldLife] The Lord’s Prayer is Beautiful

2013-11-22 Thread martin.quickman
The Lord’s Prayer is beautiful. However, the prayer seems to carry a deeper message. The meaning of which is lost in difficult locution. Why? The Lord’s Prayer, is an important example of Jesus’ teachings. In those few words, He seems to sum up the mystery of our existence. Surely, it is