Re: A Beginning, an End, and an Eternity and God's creatures
Posted December 2nd, 2007 by sumangali_m(#21353)
Dear Sharani,
Welcome back.
Thank you for bringing some glimpses of your trip; although, as you
say, the outer details are pending, the inner light you have received
shines brightly through your greetings. It is most encouraging (in
fact, a great relief) to hear that you have received as much inner
nourishment as on previous trips: further assurance that Sri
Chinmoy's inner presence may be as tangible as his former outer
presence.
Silence may so often breed doubt that one has been understood. Your
anecdote is an absolutely perfect parallel, offered with such warmth
and humility. It spoke my own sentiments much more clearly and
powerfully than my message to which you replied. Thank you so much.
* * *
Dear Silent Readers,
I absolutely respect your divine right to remain silent, and I am
sincerely grateful for your strengthening presence in this group.
My invitation was meant only as encouragement to those who remain
silent out of timidity. I meant only to tell you that I myself am
naturally timorous; it is only through God's Grace and Sri Chinmoy's
inner and outer encouragement that I have managed to overcome it to
the extent of saying anything at all in a public space. I still have a
long, long way to go, but any baby steps taken thus far have brought
me nothing but progress.
Mind you, ask me to speak alone publicly, or sing into an
audience however forgiving and you will see the trembling mouse in
me. If you feel that way about writing, you have my full sympathy, but
more constructive than that: my prayer that you feel encouraged to
join this choir of bells, if you are so inclined.
Dear Sharani,
Welcome back.
Thank you for bringing some glimpses of your trip; although, as you
say, the outer details are pending, the inner light you have received
shines brightly through your greetings. It is most encouraging (in
fact, a great relief) to hear that you have received as much inner
nourishment as on previous trips: further assurance that Sri
Chinmoy's inner presence may be as tangible as his former outer
presence.
Silence may so often breed doubt that one has been understood. Your
anecdote is an absolutely perfect parallel, offered with such warmth
and humility. It spoke my own sentiments much more clearly and
powerfully than my message to which you replied. Thank you so much.
* * *
Dear Silent Readers,
I absolutely respect your divine right to remain silent, and I am
sincerely grateful for your strengthening presence in this group.
My invitation was meant only as encouragement to those who remain
silent out of timidity. I meant only to tell you that I myself am
naturally timorous; it is only through God's Grace and Sri Chinmoy's
inner and outer encouragement that I have managed to overcome it to
the extent of saying anything at all in a public space. I still have a
long, long way to go, but any baby steps taken thus far have brought
me nothing but progress.
Mind you, ask me to speak alone publicly, or sing into an
audience however forgiving and you will see the trembling mouse in
me. If you feel that way about writing, you have my full sympathy, but
more constructive than that: my prayer that you feel encouraged to
join this choir of bells, if you are so inclined.
With best wishes to all
Sumangali