2009 Parliament of the World's Religions

"We are not this body. We have no name at all. We think we belong to this country. I think of this entire world as a small home. America is one room, Japan is one room, India is one room. We are just in a small home." Sri Karunamayi

so it is time to touch hearts globally
compassion unfolding reaching forward
interweaving a network of loving souls

From the website (karunamayi.org) of one of my beloved teachers, Sri Karunamayi:

Amma to Grace the Parliament of the World's Religions December 7-8, 2009

Amma Sri Karunamayi will grace the Parliament of World Religions in Melbourne, Australia this year as a featured speaker.

Her divine program will begin with a beautiful Observance and Meditation on the morning of December 7, 2009. This heart-warming discourse will bring inspiring tools to people from all faiths, so that individuals may discover the intrinsic oneness of all. Through such discoveries, says our beloved Amma, peace may ultimately be realized across the world and in our very hearts.

On December 8, 2009, Amma will address the entire Parliament alongside other eminent religious leaders. Her sure to be historic speech will highlight the power of women to promote global well-being, and the advancement of healthier, more peaceful societies.

Australian Aboriginal Invitation to the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions



May we share our small home with grace and understanding

Relating

"Words can cause wars, and words can bring hope. Always speak kind, hopeful and comforting words, because our words, prayers and thoughts have the power to travel everywhere in the world and touch the hearts of all people." Karunamayi

This picture, Relating, was created from a gift bag that had ink stains transferred to it. A salesperson apologized about the bag, but my friend Kathleen was wise enough to know I would view it as art or make a picture out of it. I love scanning random items. Voila, the bag print transformed into humans relating to and embracing the world.

We are all related and interconnected. Today, I found out my friend Sandy was, also, born in the same hospital I was long ago and far away. This just delights me. I love interconnections and synchronicities.

Breakfast in today. I had a pineapple smoothie with Ruth's Hemp Protein Powder a good break from dairy or soy. I like to snack on their bars. The ginger almond Maca Power Bar is my fav. Still doing my best to shop for meals from my own pantry. Lunch was a hot bowl of Vita Spelt spaghetti with gorgonzola, butter, and garlic.

I managed to add music to my blog today, player at the bottom of the page. It doesn't start automatically as I don't like that happening when I visit other pages. Please enjoy some uplifting music from Joanne Shenandoah, and Holly Near.

I, also, added a link for The Hunger Site to make it easy to click to donate food. And, now, there is a link to my library on Library Thing. I only have about half my library catalogued so far, but feel free to check out what I and other members have in our library. As I said previously lots of good stuff for booklovers on their site.

Found a nice list of humanitarian sites at Raving Dove.org. Here's some information from just one of the sites, Alternative Gifts:

For the cost of a music download of six songs:
Provide one share of water pipe or school supplies for Gumiguda school system

$6 - One share of water pipe or school supplies for Gumiguda school system

$50 - Permanent clean water resources for one person in a community

Something to consider.

Donuts, Kindness and Philanthropy

A co-worker has listened to me talking about the unique donut shop in Portland, Voodoo Donuts, that sells among other things bacon donuts. So when she found out there was was a new donut shop shop in our area, Mill Creek, that has Bacon Maple Bars, Frost Donuts, she actually got up (we work swing) to be there at 6 am to get one of these coveted items for me.

The bacon and maple bar were good, but her kindness was what I will remember the longest, and her desire to bring me joy. She did. Thank you, Melissa.

While I am thinking on food and giving, you may have noticed the banner for the website Free Rice at the bottom of the page. If you would like an easy way to contribute to the hungry visit their site or visit the Hunger Site no charge to the user just click to earn free food donations.

Jewel - "In the end only kindness matters."

Karunamayi (picture above) - "When you have selflessness, all the divine attributes, like peace, gentleness and compassion, will bloom in your heart garden."

Karunamayi - A Beloved Teacher

Bhagavati Sri Sri Sri Vijayeswari Devi (Karunamayi) has been coming to the United States since 1995 to share her messages of love, universal and wisdom. I have been blessed to see her every year in the Seattle area. Her visits are always uplifting, inspirational mixed with practical information and tools for being a better human being.

"When asked ... why she had journeyed to the west, Amma replied simply that she views the entire world as one small house in which each country is just one small room." - Swami Vijayeswarananda

I love her perspective. It is good to have role models for loving kindeness. Jai Karunamayi.