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Hello Everyone,

I apologize for having taken so long to introduce myself. I’m introverted. Group participation doesn’t come naturally to me. But this journey and subsequently you fellow seekers/knowers have taken hold in my life, so here I am, struggling through an introduction.

I’m not a particularly good writer or speaker. I can only tell you my story plainly.

I’ve searched for the answers to the big questions for most of my life (I’ll be 60 in December). I spent decades reading a lot of the “important” books. Most (not all) of the spiritual tomes from major religions. Heck, I’ve been reading the Gita since 2019. And I have learned absolutely nothing. Not a thing. Had it all wrong, in fact.

I realized this when I first heard our dear Teacher speak the words of Adi Shankaracharya’s Bhaja Govindam to me when the series first dropped in July.

I was cutting back my fig trees. A big job and the only gardening I continue to do myself. I feel the closeness of my late husband in tending lovingly to these figs.

A happy chore we once shared. Now, solo, it takes me a couple of hours in the morning for 2 or 3 days to complete.

But this year I wasn't alone; I listened to Part 1 of Bhaja Govindam on repeat for the duration.

What a gift, I thought.

Later, as I continued to listen, I learned that it was timing. It was the exact moment in time for me to hear it.

I can’t help but be overcome with emotion as I recall this. I am truly grateful. Thank you, Acharya.

I’ll close here and will work harder at being a better participant.

Wishing an abundance of peace and blessings to all of you.

Sharon