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Soulful Sundays and Link of Love workshop by Brahma Kumaris Tampa
13 January 2023
Tampa, Florida (USA): Spiritual Insight Series sessions organized by Brahma Kumaris Tampa contribute to personal development and individual growth. Offerings were broad and inclusive, grounded for application in everyday life. A wide range of spiritual topics were covered by a variety of experienced yogis including BK Pritesh; BK Virali; BK Ritu; BK Tara; BK Nitya; BK Jaymini; BK Jade and BK Deborah.
Every Sunday a session including a short spiritual talk, spiritual conversations, and 30 minutes of collective meditation for self-reflection was held.
Christmas festivities included games, karaoke, family fun and humor.
Special Invitation for Sat Jan 21, 2023: Mohini Didi reading sakar murli for the region via Avyakti Parivar Zoom at 7:00 am Eastern
13 January 2023
Clickable Link: tiny.cc/avyaktiparivar-zoom
(Zoom ID: 91919460246 Passcode: dadijanki)
Message of Hope: BE WORRY FREE
13 January 2023
Be Worry Free
Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles. It takes away today's peace!
Illustrations-Brahma Kumaris
It may seem impossible sometimes to live and not worry. Actually 85 % of what we worry about never happens! Never allow your life force to be depleted in fear or doubt. Instead, calm down, and at times throughout the day, stop and observe myself. Calm energy enables me to notice what I’m saying, thinking and doing and to rearrange my emotions and thoughts and find positive solutions..When we practice self-observation, we see other paths and ideas and recognize we have choices.
We then have the power to create healthy situations and relationships that support loving kindness, clarity, respect and responsibility. Most of us come into relationships to receive love, respect and acceptance, without realizing our role is to give, not get. When our expectations are not fulfilled, we try to change people, which means we aren’t accepting them. We send them negative energy, causing them to worry and move away from us!
To become worry free stop looking at others and focus on yourself. When we notice what we are saying, doing and thinking, we become self-aware. Self awareness is a shift in consciousness where one realizes his true self. To do this go beyond awareness of the body, your roles and possessions and connect to the eternal part of yourself, the soul, and to the soul of others. This pure love frees and empowers.
*TIME magazine has a good start for understanding self awareness. - “In 2023 aim to practice body neutrality. This means accepting our bodies as vessels that allow us to go for a run or walk to the mailbox, instead of attaching positive or negative feelings to them. Rather than say, “ I love my body’, shift to “I accept my body as it is.” “I appreciate what it does for me.” Wonderful thoughts, right? Yes indeed . . . but who is ‘I’ ‘my’ and ‘me’? Is the body saying, ‘I accept and appreciate what my body does for me?’ No! So who is appreciating the body? It is I the soul who thinks ‘I accept my body as it is’. The body merely puts this thought into sound. Me, myself and I all refer to the soul, the imperishable invisible being of spiritual light that gives life to the body. I, the soul thinks, feels, speaks and performs actions through the physical body.
Practice this change in identity by saying ‘I, the soul.’ With this new identity, I approve of myself knowing who I am. When I forget to say, ‘I the soul’, the habitual habit of ‘I the body’ - of identifying myself as a body remains, along with the worries and tensions. Check every day what you have filled in the container of your mind? Does anything need changing? Meditate and fill yourself with peace and spiritual power being received from God. I, the soul, choose my thoughts wisely and reclaim a calm and peaceful mind in order to grow spiritually and help others grow. I, the soul, make a promise from my heart to let go of the habits that hinder my happiness and reclaim my peace of mind. Keep practicing and you will forget all about worry!!
* TIME magazine page 8 - ’5 wellness trends to ditch in 2023’ January 16/23, 2023
Contact: Yvonne Chirya Risely bkchirya@gmail.com chirya.risely@peacevillageretreat.org
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A warm invitation for the Experiential Values Workshop on 'Solitude' this Saturday (2:30 pm - UK time)
11 January 2023
Hello everyone, Greetings of Peace to all.
This is a warm invitation for the fortnightly Experiential Values Workshops Series (# 56) this Saturday at 6:30 am, Westcoast US/Can time.
Value: SOLITUDE (एकांत)
Content of the Workshop:
1st Hour: Reflective Exercises on 'Solitude.'
2nd Hour: An insightful talk and meditation by BK Sr. Manda, from the UK.
Date / Time: Saturday, 14th January 2023 (2 Hrs Session)
8:00 PM (India)
2:30 PM (UK)
3:30 PM (France, Spain)
5:30 PM (Turkey)
6:30 PM (Dubai)
6:30 AM (Westcoast US / Can)
9:30 AM (Eastcoast US / Can)
11:30 AM (Brazil)
Direct joining Zoom link at:
https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/j/91529229648?pwd=Ri9mN1VLbUV3RXJ5VXEzbmdUUndyQT09
(Zoom ID – 915 2922 9648; Passcode - values)
(Translation available in: French, Hindi, Spanish & Portuguese)
Thank you all
With Warm Regards,
'Values for Life' - Team
('Values for Life' Series and 'Values Workshops Series' happen on alternative weekends and they bring insightful spiritual reflections on a particular value by senior Raj Yogi Brothers and Sisters'. These series are collaborative projects between VIHASA – India and Vancouver Brahma Kumaris.)
New Year Celebrations & Sanctuary of Peace Event - BK Silicon Valley
11 January 2023
BK Silicon Valley welcomed the New Year 2023 with an intense Yog Bhatti, resolution writing, greetings, Cake cutting, Brahma Bhojan, and Godly Gift distribution.
New Year's Eve Meditation
Reflection of Old Year and Resolution for New Year
Tea and Snacks at break time
New Year Greetings by Sr. Kusum
Cake Cutting
Brahma Bhojon in Togo Box and Godly Gift for New Year
Also, we held a Sanctuary of Peace event from Jan 1 to Jan 7 where we invited our friends, contacts and the public to join us for evening guided meditation from 7 pm to 8 pm. We offered a peaceful space and some guidance. Many new souls took the benefit of Meditation, felt relaxed, peaceful and loving presence of a Higher Being.
Sanctuary of Peace at BK Silicon Valley
Om Shanti,
BK Kusum Kejriwal
BK Meditation Center Milpitas, CA
Consulate General of India, Vancouver presents first episode on “Vision of Golden Bharat”
10 January 2023
Vancouver (Canada): The Consulate General of India, Vancouver, in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris Canada, presented the first episode of “Vision of Golden Bharat,“ a spiritually focused series highlighting the qualities which express the essence of Golden Bharat.
BK Sister Jayanti and BK Sister Maureen Chen shared spiritual insights reflecting on the qualities cheerfulness and being carefree, which was followed by a guided meditation commentary and soothing music.
https://fb.watch/hVjo2KMyud/ [27:28]
Janvier à L'Émergence | January at L'Émergence
10 January 2023
L'Émergence, votre Oasis de paix
Chers amis de l'Émergence... Om shanti !
Nous sommes très heureux de vous annoncer le grand retour en présentiel de deux rendez-vous annuels du mois de janvier : l'atelier sur l'horoscope spirituel "Créateur de votre futur" et l'atelier pour jeunes adultes "Aimer ma vie en 2023". Des opportunités idéales pour apporter de la chaleur à votre être intérieur et faire émerger le renouveau en ce début d'année.
Nous vous souhaitons une magnifique année 2023 emplie de paix, de bonheur et d'épanouissement à tous les niveaux.
Au plaisir de vous accueillir,
L'équipe de L'Émergence
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L' Émergence, your Oasis of Peace
Dear friends of l'Émergence... Om shanti !
We are very happy to announce the return to L'Émergence of two of our annual January activities: the spiritual horoscope workshop - Creator of Your Future, and the workshop for young adults - Loving My Life in 2023. Both are ideal opportunities to bring inner warmth to the soul in the depth of winter, and nurture renewal at the start of the year.
Wishing you a wonderful 2023 filled with peace and fulfillment at all levels.
Looking forward to welcoming you,
The team of L'Émergence
Brahma Kumaris Florida Service News - December 2022
9 January 2023
Florida center coordinators will be guests of the Tampa center for a one day retreat on Jan 14th.
Tampa
Link of Love
The Tampa family experienced the Link of Love workshop, on December 22nd in preparation for the Public Program to be held in March or April 2023.
Ongoing service programs
Spiritual Insight Series
Throughout December spiritual insights sessions contribute to personal development and individual growth. Offerings were broad and inclusive, grounded for application in everyday life. A wide range of spiritual topics was covered by a variety of experienced yogis including Brother Pritesh; Sister Virali; Sister Ritu; Sister Tara; Sister Nitya; Sister Jaymini; Sister Jade and Sister Deborah.
Soulful Sundays
Every Sunday a session including a short spiritual talk, spiritual conversations, and 30 minutes of collective meditation for self-reflection was held.
Upcoming programs
Raj Yoga Meditation Foundation Course to be held January 7th and 8th in person.
Sanctuary of Peace: Group meditation open to all will be held from January 1st-7th
Click HERE to view full report with photos.
News update on storms in California
9 January 2023
Dear Divine Family, Greetings of love and peace from Los Angeles.
Many caring and thoughtful Baba's children from around the world have been contacting us and asking questions about the powerful storm that hit California all the way from surging seas to mountain snow.
First of all, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to our Beloved Baba, seniors, instrument teachers and the whole Brahmin family for your concern, support and good wishes.
Although many areas and cities in California got affected by this rain and wind storm and inflicted flooding in the areas, nonetheless, the Los Angeles area, Baba's homes and all Baba's children in Southern California are safe, dry and unaffected. Surely many houses have experienced minor plumbing issues and leakages, but overall, no flooding was experienced in the areas that Baba's children are staying in.
We will continue having Yoga periods for the affected areas in the State of California and to keep the Canopy of Baba's Protection over Baba's places and children, and have the same request from our divine family to keep sending your good wishes and positive power-filled vibrations, so the state stays safe and dry or gains the strength to face these adversities.
All this flooding most certainly has pulled us out of the drought, so as Baba always says, whatever happened was good, whatever is happening is better and whatever will happen is the best.
In the remembrance of the One and Only Baba,
on behalf of NCT Los Angeles
Sister Gita and Los Angeles Divine Family
Solitude (एकांत) – Online ‘Values for Life’ Series session Features Sister Jayanti on Jan 7
6 January 2023
All are welcome to join us this Saturday for the fortnightly ‘Values for Life’ Series –Episode #56:
Value: Solitude (एकांत)
Speaker: BK Jayanti, Additional Chief / Administrative Head and European Director of Brahma Kumaris
Date: Saturday, 7th January 2023
Time: (1.5 Hours session)
8:30 PM (India)
3:00 PM (UK)
4:00 PM ( France, Spain)
6:00 PM (Turkey)
7:00 PM (Dubai)
7:00 AM (West coast USA/Canada)
10:00 AM (East coast USA/Canada)
12:00 PM (Brazil)
Zoom Live link:
http://omshanti.live/zoom
(OR Meeting ID – 925 2808 7710)
(Translation available in French, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil, and Telugu)
All the previous Values for Life talks are available on the playlist list (in English): https://omshanti.tk/playlist/english
For videos in all languages and more info, also check our YouTube channels and websites at:
http://vancouver.brahmakumaris.ca
YouTube Live Link in English:
YouTube Live Link in Hindi:
Thank you
‘Values for Life’ Team
Message of Hope: Be Still and Listen to the Power of Silence
6 January 2023
Be Still and Listen to the Power of Silence
“Silence is the language of God. The rest is translation” - Rumi
Winter’s darkness invites us inwards to hear God whispering, 'Please. Come. Closer. Marvel at the gifts I’ve bestowed. Discover abundance within. Make the light come from deep within you.'
The New Year comes in Winter and both invite us to be our most radiant selves, a radiance we find deep in the center of the stillness of the mind. When we watch the snowflakes tumbling, we are practicing the art of being still. Stillness is always nearby and not hard to find. However, I find it takes a dose of concentration. And sometimes a stern reminder - I mumble to myself, “Be still now.”
Behind all creation is silence, the vital ingredient for all that is created. It is a power. Silence is the very foundation of our being, from which comes all our thoughts. However, we must understand the nature of the power of silence for it to be used beneficially, as silence takes both a positive and a negative form. Physical silence refers to the absence of sound. People are normally fearful of this silence because it suggests the absence of life or company - as when a person dies there is total silence afterward. Mental silence refers to thoughts that give benefit because it is the absence of wasteful thinking and negative thoughts. This constant positive thinking creates serenity and is like a fragrance filling the room. It is an unspoken language that crosses all barriers, not a blank state or the silence of someone sulking, but rather the deep comfort and joy experienced after being relieved of some pressure or burden. The only thing required is “decrease the negative and accentuate the positive”.
The way to know the real power of silence and true freedom is through meditation. Stop, take a minute, and listen to the silence within you today. Practice going into the depths of silence and see how much you enjoy it. Any tiredness of the soul is removed. We feel rested and remain carefree. When the soul is tired it is restless and worried; we think I have to do this and that. In order to clean and energize the mind, observing one minute's silence when waking up and before starting any task helps clear the mind, think right, and radiate the energy of success. From today, be disciplined and take a minute of silence when necessary to prepare your mind to be capable of creating the right response for everything that's going to happen.
Silence doesn't mean no talking, no sound. Simply concentrate. Still, your attention and you create silence. Silence makes space for the mind to breathe and for creativity to blossom. Use the power of silence in every situation and experience peace and happiness. It is when the turbulence of my mind ceases and I stop being at war with myself that I can begin to make peace with the world. A New Year starts not from the change in the date and time. It begins when you decide every moment is new, when you choose to make it so. You just need a new mindset to bring your best to everything you do.
Contact: Yvonne Chirya Risely bkchirya@gmail.com chirya.risely@peacevillageretreat.org
PV Bookshop link: https://www.peacevillageretreat.org/all-books.html
Brahma Kumaris Sacramento - Christmas & New Year Celebration
6 January 2023
Respected Dadis and Global Family, Om Shanti and greetings of love!
Please find attached a service report for Christmas and New Year Celebration.
IBY,
BK Family, Sacramento
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Many interfaith leaders, including Mormon Bishop Jon Fish, former president of the Greater Sacramento Interfaith; Reverend Deborah Phillips from the Spiritual Life Center; and Interfaith guest Reverend Kay Daily, Scientology; as well ascontact souls and Baba’s children participated in the celebration.
Sister Hansa welcomes participants by guiding them in a powerful meditation.
Mormon Bishop Jon Fish, former president of the Greater Sacramento Interfaith, speaking of his childhood experiences as to what Christmas really means.
Reverend Deborah Phillips, from the Spiritual Life Center, a longtime friend of the Sacramento Brahma Kumaris sharing another heartfelt meditation.
Stockton temple guest Geetha sharing the story of the newly elected president of India and her courage. Interfaith guest Reverend Kay Daily, Scientology, gave her season greeting on Zoom.
Sisters Sukanya, Sister Elizabeth and Sister Kyoko from San Francisco and Anubhuti taking everyone into a deep meditation experience.
Baba had a full house...sisters seated in the overflow section of the dining room.
Stockton guests departing...they did not want to leave their hats behind...it was mentioned the hats were their blessings...
Sisters wrapping gifts...
Children's class was available for the little ones...
Everyone left with a warm heart and a smile. Om Shanti.
NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Sacramento Brahma Kumaris New Years Celebration
Sister Hansa welcomes everyone...with meditation...
Circle of powerful intentions...
Annapurna Devis preparing healthy Prasad for everyone...
Conclusion...our gratitude to Baba...
Letters to God and pictures prepared by the children...left behind but not forgotten...
Saying goodbye to the old...and hello to the New Life...New Age...New Year..
Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas Offers “Nurturing Values – Classes for Kids”
4 January 2023
Classes will resume on 22 January 2023
Kids Age: 8-14 Years
Every Sunday: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (PST)
Please Register in advance for this series by clicking HERE: https://svbrahmakumaris.org/event/nurturingvaluesclassesforkids/
Once you register, kindly look for an email for the online meeting details.
Offered free of charge!
Contributions are graciously accepted.
Please calculate your local time here:
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Thanks
BK Sister Kusum
Manhattan Center Presents - Happy New Year! Our January Calendar is Here! Lecture on Jan 5th: "A Fresh Start"
2 January 2023
Christmas Celebrations BK Silicon Valley (Milpitas), USA
2 January 2023
Celebrated Christmas and the event included Murali, Meditation to become the embodiment of Blessings, Kid's Christmas Carols, Santa Visit, and Brahma Bhojan. Over 200 BK Students attended the event. Here are some pictures & videos from the event.
With Love,
BK Kusum
Meditation on becoming an embodiment of blessing
Everyone got a hand painted blessing card and the meditation was done to become an embodiment of the blessing that they received.
Christmas Carols by Kids and Santa Visit
BK Group who have prepared Brahma Bhojan and Toli
Message of Hope: BRING GOD'S PLAN INTO THE NEW YEAR - Change the World of Darkness into the World of Light
1 January 2023
Life can become fulfilling only when we see the material world in a spiritual light. We then realize the quality of our life depends on us, on the quality of our thoughts. Our mind is a powerful thing! Our mind is not a cage. It is a garden and requires cultivating. Put your attention upon what you want to become and remove it from what you want to overcome. Plant flowers. Remove weeds!
We may have forgotten or never noticed it, but an aspect of the soul, the intellect, our conscience, watches our thoughts as they arise and leave. We need to get in touch with this observing capacity of the self, as it helps us see the full picture better, to know what we are thinking . As we watch our thoughts, how one thought leads to the rest, we can see if we are heading down a healthy path. If unhealthy, change directions. A better way of life is in my hands. Every difficult situation becomes an excuse to do something new. Count your blessings. By filling the mind with positive thoughts our life begins to change. Focus your thoughts on the brightness of each day, on warm and happy faces, on voices that speak from the heart. Focus on the positive and become light-hearted and our interactions will be full of love.
Good feelings are generated in the mind, transmitted through our attitude and reflected in our eyes and smile. Making up our mind means ensuring that our thoughts are positive and our feelings towards others are filled with good wishes. Others will then begin to sense a deeper beauty emanating from behind your eyes and face. Don’t hide this inner beauty. Let the real you show through. Wear the glasses to see only specialties. Nothing else should be visible. For instance, when you wear red glasses, even something green will appear to be red. When coming into connection with everyone, adopt the vision of seeing only their specialties and you will also feel special.
It is the feeling of friendship that gives people inner strength and hope. “Do prove you are with us….you will not let us go…and then life will win over death, and light will win over darkness.”- President Zelenskyy. All 8 billion of us souls are the children of God. We all have the same Father, our imperishable Friend. He takes us beyond concerns of this world, helps us create a strong inner stage, have friendship with everyone and experience fortune in every step.
To experience a Happy New Year and New You, embrace and practice this spiritual wisdom. Recognize ‘God is doing’ and we souls are the instruments helping Him get everything done. In this consciousness send your thoughts of love and power to those in need. Bring God’s plan into this world and change the world of darkness into a world of light.
Contact: Yvonne Chirya Risely bkchirya@gmail.com chirya.risely@peacevillageretreat.org
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Actividades en Español en los Estados Unidos para Enero del 2023
1 January 2023
Bienvenidos!
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Evento Especial en India
Para más información puedes escribir a spanish.miami@brahmakumaris.org o llamar al: (+1) 305-442-2252 en Estados Unidos.
Eventos en Florida
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Eventos en New England
El curso básico de meditación impartido por Brahma Kumaris es de Raja Yoga, incluye varios temas. Por favor de registrarse cuando llame al 617-926-1230. Para más información visite a www.bknewengland.org
Eventos en Texas
Curso de Meditación Raja Yoga
Del Lunes 16 de Enero hasta el Viernes 20 de Enero, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time Hora de Texas, Chicago, México y Centroamérica (8 PM de New York)
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Happy New Year 2023 to all from Avyakti Parivar!
1 January 2023
Click below links to download the greetings in JPG and PDF file formats for respective languages.
- English - JPG
- English - PDF
- French - JPG
- French - PDF
- Hindi - JPG
- Hindi - PDF
- Portugese - JPG
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Envisioning 2023, Monday! Online conversation with Peace Village family and First Week of January Sanctuary of Peace
1 January 2023
Anubhuti Retreat Center Presents New Year Meditations, Courses, and a Weekend Retreat
1 January 2023
Ongoing Programs
Creative Meditation:
Fridays, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
with harp and live meditation commentary
Sundays, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Evening Workshops/Talks:
Mondays, 6:30 to 8:00 pm - different weekly topic geared to those familiar with the Brahma Kumaris
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:00 pm - different weekly topic
All times are Pacific Time.
We continue to provide online spiritual sustenance with meditations and classes.
For more info about any of the programs and to access the Zoom login, please visit the events pages on the San Fransisco Center or Anubhuti websites.
We appreciate your contribution so our services can continue to be offered.
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Boston Meditation Center's Upcoming Events for January 2023
1 January 2023
In Person - Click here to RSVP
