An E-mail I wrote which gives a bit of insight into what's happening here:
Jonah and I are well. This place is very confusing, HOT, and trying on
a daily basis for me, though there are moments in between that are
filled with beauty and amazement too. I have really been forced to
come face to face with myself and many many different emotions and
pains from the past. This is what I came here for, though it doesn't
make it easy at times. The sunset yesterday was so spectacular! The
sun glowed pink through the dense clouds on the horizon and set into
the ocean, the sky turned all shades of orange and pink as well, and
they have these funny Eagles that look like brown seagulls from far
away. We watched them fly overhead from the 16th floor rooftop of our
building. Jonah and I sang for his Guru Amma while she was giving
Darshan (hugging people), and it was a really great experience. I sang
Apres Un Reve by Faure.... I couldn't find any other french pieces I
knew for free online anywhere! I had one morning to prepare to sing
it, but luckily the accompanist was French! So he reminded me about a
couple pronunciation things. I asked the universe to sing through me,
and to open peoples hearts. It was so powerful! We sat facing the
stage and had the audience to our backs, Bajan style, and in the
middle of the song I felt this electric energy just take over. Later
many people said that they really felt strong emotions from the
singing, and I feel that it was because of the prayer I said ahead of
time. Amma will be leaving in a few days time and we are thinking
about taking a few days to travel by train to Konyakumari (?) the tip
of south India where you can sea the oceans meet and the sunrise and
set colors to each direction!
Jonah and I are well. This place is very confusing, HOT, and trying on
a daily basis for me, though there are moments in between that are
filled with beauty and amazement too. I have really been forced to
come face to face with myself and many many different emotions and
pains from the past. This is what I came here for, though it doesn't
make it easy at times. The sunset yesterday was so spectacular! The
sun glowed pink through the dense clouds on the horizon and set into
the ocean, the sky turned all shades of orange and pink as well, and
they have these funny Eagles that look like brown seagulls from far
away. We watched them fly overhead from the 16th floor rooftop of our
building. Jonah and I sang for his Guru Amma while she was giving
Darshan (hugging people), and it was a really great experience. I sang
Apres Un Reve by Faure.... I couldn't find any other french pieces I
knew for free online anywhere! I had one morning to prepare to sing
it, but luckily the accompanist was French! So he reminded me about a
couple pronunciation things. I asked the universe to sing through me,
and to open peoples hearts. It was so powerful! We sat facing the
stage and had the audience to our backs, Bajan style, and in the
middle of the song I felt this electric energy just take over. Later
many people said that they really felt strong emotions from the
singing, and I feel that it was because of the prayer I said ahead of
time. Amma will be leaving in a few days time and we are thinking
about taking a few days to travel by train to Konyakumari (?) the tip
of south India where you can sea the oceans meet and the sunrise and
set colors to each direction!