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Manhattan Center Lecture this Thurs, Jan 27th: Recognizing Truth

26 January 2022

Embracing 2022 with Denise Lawrence on Tuesday, January 25th at 6:30 pm Pacific time and other upcoming Anubhuti programs

25 January 2022

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.

Timing converter if needed

We continue to provide online spiritual sustenance with meditations and classes. We will inform you when we reopen our doors for in-house programs, probably later in 2022.

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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Join us for a lively and dynamic Heart-to-Heart Conversation and Launch of the Light-on-Light Magazine at 2 pm Eastern on Friday, January 28th

23 January 2022

RAPPEL 2 ateliers cette fin de semaine | REMINDER 2 workshops

21 January 2022

NEW TIME for the Creating Nurturing Spaces for the Self and Others Course for regular BKs of the Americas

19 January 2022

Dear Brothers & Sisters, Om shanti and loving greetings.

Since November of 2019, Sister Diane has been doing a Creating Nurturing Spaces course for BK instrument teachers. This has been done for Baba’s instruments who wished to take it in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The thought now is: Why not offer it to all interested BKs? So we have planned to hold the course over eight Sundays, beginning on January 23, 2022 at 12:00 noon EST for BKs in The Americas. More information can be found below.

An outline of the Creating Nurturing Spaces Course:

In Zoom groups BKs are invited to visualize what they want in themselves, their relationships with each other, and with the wider family. A model is then presented that was initially created for Living Values Education and adapted for BKs, that is, whatever the dharna, positive or negative, when we treat others in such a way that they feel loved, respected, valued, understood and safe, they will move toward their potential, that is, toward more soul consciousness and becoming complete.

Topics and processes include:

Filling out the Dharna Model, mind mapping one of the negatives, such as gossip, looking at what we can do to eliminate gossip and encourage seeing the qualities of souls, how to give genuine appreciation, active listening as a tool to help create safe spaces and build relationships, how “differences” can create splitting and how we can avoid that and create safe sharing and a feeling of belonging. There are also a couple of sessions to explore looking at our own hurt and how to manage that and take Baba’s love to heal.

In other sessions, we explore anger. Masana will explore the dynamics under anger, a few methods to transform our own anger, and will ask the group to create a continuum of the anger of others — be it with the BKs, family, contacts or strangers. Then we will look at how to deal with a variety of situations with souls who are angry with a variety of skills which are related to being loving, caring, respectful, valued and keeping safe. The latter includes the importance of building good relationships, setting limits and a four-step correction process. A foundation for trust, a forgiveness exercise, and looking at taking care of the self in other ways are also included.

Time commitment:

Each of the eight sessions on Zoom are two hours. There is one session a week. The sessions are not recorded in order to safeguard confidentiality and create a safe place for discussion.

Course details and Registration for the Americas
Dates: Eight Sundays, beginning on January 23, 2022 at 12:00pm EST
Facilitator: Sister Masana De Souza (London)

Each language region is kindly asked to provide a translator, who is requested to log onto Zoom 20 minutes prior to the first session.

https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvc-msqjgvEtGA0rYll-tngC1is09K3Krg

Zoom ID: 962 4044 3585

Passcode: peace

In Baba’s yaad,
Creating Nurturing Space for the Self and Others Team

Meditation Museum Events in January 2022

19 January 2022

Bringing People & Interests Together with Maryam Morrison and Sister Jenna
Wednesday, January 12th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST

Watch on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/meditationmuseum

Watch on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MeditationMuseum/

Maryam Morrison was born in Iran to a Catholic mother and Muslim father in a home full of love. When she was 16 years old, the revolution happened in Iran, and the life that she knew was no longer familiar. Everything changed after a long battle with the new regime, and her path no longer fit in that society.

Maryam joins Sister Jenna to discuss her journey and her lifelong passion for working with animals and what inspired her to ultimately start The Eden Magazine which leads readers to deepen and better understand the world around us and values that guide their lives, providing a forum for all those who share the ideals of peace, caring and oneness.

Maryam is the Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of The Eden Magazine and an altruist and animal activist.

Master of the Self - In Person Event at the Meditation Museum in Silver Spring, MD

Saturday, January 15th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

All of us have been on a journey of experience – perhaps for many lifetimes. These experiences influence our thoughts, our feelings, our words, the way we interact with the world, and ultimately our self-perception. But there is also another part of us – a pure, original self that continues with us on our journey. As we move along, the influence of our experience can dominate this original self and become an obstacle to living a pure life of love, peace, wisdom and joy Join us as we learn to recognize and accept the influence of our experience but claim the power to let our original highest self become the master.

Free Event – Donations Appreciated. Registration required.
Social Distancing Observed & Masks are Require.

Compassionate Justice & Spiritual Awakening with Richael Faithful and Sister Jenna

Wednesday, January 19th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST

Watch on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/meditationmuseum

Watch on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MeditationMuseum/

Richael Faithful is committed to cultivating moments and spaces for healing across space and time and believes when we support wholeness and integration on individual, family, community and systems-levels that we affect generations -past and future.

Richael is a folk healer, shamanic practitioner, and spiritual worker rooted in the African diasporic tradition of the Southern United States known as Conjure.

Richael works with change makers to address different levels of trauma, and to embody new ways of being. Richael’s work has been featured in U.S. publications including Colorlines and The Root, and Richael’s own words have been published in several anthologies.

How to Choose Your Emotions - In Person Event at the Meditation Museum in Silver Spring, MD

Saturday, January 22th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

Emotions are our choice. However, we often find ourselves choosing negative emotions. We want to experience peace but choose stress instead. What is the blockage? It is about choosing the right song at the right time. Join us as we explore how to manage our emotions.

Free Event – Donations Appreciated. Registration required.
Social Distancing Observed & Masks are Require

Being and Observer - In Person Event at the Meditation Museum in Silver Spring, MD

Saturday, January 29th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

Practicing an attitude of a detached observer while thinking, speaking and acting develops lightness in our interaction with others while keeping us away from judgement, criticism, comparison etc. It means to observe life as if it were a movie. Join us as we explore the benefits of being an observer.

Free Event – Donations Appreciated. Registration required.
Social Distancing Observed & Masks are Require

Sister Jenna is a trusted spiritual mentor committed to bridging divides in societies and building relationships between global influencers. She has impacted lives around the globe, inspiring change and finding solutions to current day crises as the director of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. She is also the host of America Meditating Radio. Visit www.MeditationMuseum.org & www.AmericaMeditating.org.

Manhattan Center Presents a Lecture this Thurs, Jan 20th on Angelic Consciousness with Judy Rodgers

19 January 2022

Manhattan Center Presents Digital Detox Challenge for Martin Luther King Day...are you ready?

14 January 2022

Janvier à L'Émergence | January at L'Émergence

13 January 2022

L'Émergence, votre Oasis de paix

Chers amis de l'Émergence... Om shanti !

Dans les circonstances actuelles, veuillez prendre note que le centre est fermé pour une durée indéterminée. Toutes nos activités se poursuivent en ligne. Nous vous souhaitons une magnifique année 2022 emplie de paix et d'épanouissement à tous les niveaux.

L'équipe de L'Émergence

L'Émergence, your Oasis of Peace

Dear Friends of L'Emergence ... Om shanti!

Due to the current situation, please note that the Centre is closed for an indefinite period of time. All of our activities will continue online only.

Wishing you a wonderful year 2022 filled with peace and fulfillment at all levels.

The L'Émergence Team

Waking Reality vs. Dream Reality – Webinar by Silicon Valley BKs at noon on Saturday, January 15th

12 January 2022

Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas Presents Live Webinar: Waking Reality vs. Dream Reality

Date: Saturday, Jan 15th, 2022
Timings: 12 Noon to 1:00 PM (PST)

Please Register in advance for this webinar:

https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C75IH6MrTTi1lIwsd_wxjw

Once you register, kindly look for an email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please calculate your time here:

https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Thanks
BK Sister Kusum

Manhattan Center Lecture this Thurs, Jan 13th: A Sense of Belonging

12 January 2022

Change of Date for our Saturday Workshop this month! "Turning Bitter Moments into Blessings" has been moved to Saturday, January 22nd.

9 January 2022

Gentle Reminder - Boston Meditation Center Program: Living an Invaluable Life through Greatness and Humility on Sunday, Jan 9 | 5 - 6 pm

8 January 2022

Creating Nurturing Spaces for the Self and Others - Course for regular BKs of the Americas

6th January 2022

Om shanti and loving greetings.

Many of Baba’s instruments in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, and Asia took the Creating Nurturing Space for the Self and Others sessions on Zoom with Sister Diane in the latter half of 2020.

It was thought that it would be beneficial to offer it to all BKs. You are welcome to extend the following invitation to the BK family in your area if you wish. Sr Masana, who is on the BK Mental Health Advisory Group, will be facilitating the eight session course beginning in January 2022.

Also, Dr. Sarah is willing to facilitate a Nurturing My Self-Compassion weekend retreat for individual (or groups of) countries, with four or five two-hour sessions. They would need to organize the practical details and technology. NCs or NCT members may contact Sarah to arrange timing and details at sarah.eagger@uk.brahmakumaris.org.

With love,

In Baba's yaad,

Mohini Didi

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Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Om shanti and loving greetings.

Since November of 2019, Sister Diane has been doing a Creating Nurturing Spaces course for BK instrument teachers. This has been done for Baba’s instruments who wished to take it in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The thought now is: Why not offer it to all interested BKs? So we have planned to hold the course over eight Sundays, beginning on January 23, 2022 at 11:00 am EST for BKs in The Americas. More information can be found below.

An outline of the Creating Nurturing Spaces Course:

In Zoom groups BKs are invited to visualize what they want in themselves, their relationships with each other, and with the wider family. A model initially created for Living Values Education and adapted for BKs is then presented. The model underscores that, whatever the dharna - positive or negative, when we treat others in such a way that they feel loved, respected, valued, understood and safe, they will move toward their potential, that is, toward more soul consciousness and becoming complete.

Topics and processes include:

Time commitment:

Each of the eight sessions on Zoom are two hours. There is one session a week. The sessions are not recorded in order to safeguard confidentiality and create a safe place for discussion.

Course details and Registration for the Americas
Dates: Eight Sundays, beginning on January 23, 2022 at 11:00am EST
Facilitator: Sister Masana De Souza (London)

Each language region is kindly asked to provide a translator, who is requested to log onto Zoom 20 minutes prior to the first session.

https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvc-msqjgvEtGA0rYll-tngC1is09K3Krg

In Baba’s yaad,

Creating Nurturing Space for the Self and Others Team

Florida Service News : December 2021

6th January 2022

Brahma Kumaris Florida Service News - December 2021

Florida family, Peace Village, Queens, Boston & New York join for Murli with Sr. Meera (Malaysia)

Dec 18: Click to access the class by Sr Meera.

Upcoming Florida Family Murlis with special guest:

Jan 8, Sat: Murli with Sr. Kala (from Peace Village) at 7 am via tinyurl.com/MurliFL

Jan 29, Sat: Murli with Sr. Sudha (from Russia) at 7 am via tinyurl.com/MurliFL

TAMPA

Christmas Party

The Tampa Center celebrated Christmas as a family with a holiday feast followed by our traditional game of Musical Chairs. Lastly, we harmonized our sanskars with Karaoke.

Visitors

Sister Nabatha from DC and Sister Sujatha from Seattle together with her children visited the Tampa center

Spiritual Insight Sessions

Evening sessions that serve to contribute to personal development and individual growth were held every night through December. A wide range of spiritual topics will be covered by experienced yogis including Sister Jade; Sister Jaymini; Sister Karen; Sister Mittal; Sister Ritu; Sister Tara and Brother Pritesh

Upcoming Workshops

Spiritual Insight Sessions - Every evening throughout January

New Year New You - Learn to Meditate Jan 3rd-Jan 6th

OCALA

December 18: BK Ocala Class Christmas Party

Students from Ocala and Gainesville gathered for a wonderful holiday party.

Included in the festivities: Christmas Carols, short class on the spiritual significance of Christmas, Brahma Bhojan, and deep loving feelings of family togetherness.