Deep gratitude for Reflection Pod
Jai Maa all,
This morning as I watched the sun rise and the sky change color from dark to light I felt a deep sense of gratitude for the reflection pod I participated in last evening (and since it first formed). This transition from light to dark mirrors my experience from the beginning of the session when I am entering after a full day to the end when I feel more light and connect to Maa. The opportunity to digest and practice mananam with fellow kula members deepens my individual practices and my learning. Every time I attend I hear a reflection from the others that leads to more contemplation privately. For me having a designated space I know I can be with others on this path is invaluable. I want to thank Arya the Pod leader for the Pod I attend and all the other leads for their Seva. Thank you also to the participants who show up and help me journey on this path to self realization.
Jai Gurudev,
Devi Priya
Jai Maa Devi Priya, and thank you for sharing this gratitude. I have just recently begun attending the West Coast Reflection Pod and I feel such a deep sense of gratitude for this opportunity to connect more deeply with fellow kula members and grow in my understanding of the Karma Yoga teachings. As a newer member, I have also found the pod discussions invaluable in navigating the tremendous library of offerings, learning about different ways to approach integration of the teachings, and gaining insight into the different perspectives and contemplations on the "golden nuggets" that are taught to us in the Karma Yoga study circle.
As you so beautifully articulated, hearing these other perspectives has supported my own integration of the wisdom and deepens my understanding by offering a richness and fullness that only shared inquiry can offer. I am continually enriched by the sincerity and devotion of my fellow reflection pod members and by the shared desire to be of service to Ishwara.
I am also deeply grateful for the personal connections this space makes possible, and for the sacred seva of our pod leader, Sadhya Soham. Thank you as well to each of my fellow kula members for your heartfelt contributions, insights, and support. This shared container is truly a gift.
I’ll also share that while I deeply appreciate the biweekly rhythm of these reflection pods, I would warmly welcome the opportunity for them to be offered weekly. I would be happy to offer my seva to help facilitate this, if that would be supportive in any way.
Blessings to all, Jai Gurudev!