Jai Maa everyone! This is Ozlem and I have been a student of Shunyaji since 2017. I found her through her book while I was searching for a credible resource on Ayurveda in a library on a very hot day. While I was seeeking shelter from the sun outside, I found an inner source of light and sunshine in her book Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom. I still remember those days when I devoured the book with such gusto and felt some relief that finally something was clicking with my inner search for meaning in life. From that day onwards I never looked back. This was and still is a journey of constant learning with great inner growth.
Like the waves of an ocean, life comes with its ups and downs. In that sense, I think the greatest benefit of these teachings for me has been to stop arguing with life and instead observing and seeing what is the larger meaning behind all these. Profound insights came to me when I cooperated and accepted life as it is. For this I am forever grateful to our teacher and feel blessed with the learning opportunity she has been offering for the past several years.
For a long time, I listened to the teachings as new information with great enthusiasm. However, only when I began contemplating on the information, an inner knowing and conviction emerged. As my shradda in this knowledge grew stronger and became unshakable despite the ups and downs of life, finally I am beginning to see that this inner knowing is transforming into a blessing.
I feel so grateful to be in sangha with you all. A community of like-minded seekers getting together with the guidance of an authentic teacher is a rare find in today's world. My heart is pouring out with joy and gratitude. 🌺
Beatuiful images, thank you.