Thursday, February 9, 2012

Day Seven of Art Novena for Our Lady of Lourdes


Anandamayi Ma, the blissful Mother


In 2010 I spent time at the ashram of Anandamayi Ma in Haridwar, India.



It was after a few years of serious loss and letting go in my own life.



I attended meditations and satsang at her ashram.



Anandamayi Ma's words :

Question :  Is it difficult to know which is the true path?
Answer :  If you  sit with all doors and windows closed, how can you see the path?
Open the door and step out, the path will become visible.
Once on the way, you will meet other wayfarers, who will advise and guide
you as to your path.  Your job is the muster whatever strength you have to
get underway - thereafter help is assured.


All names are Thy name and all forms are Thy form.


Do you want deliverance from the bonds of the world? Then weeping profusely, you will have to cry out from the bottom of your heart: Deliver me, Great Mother of the World, deliver me!.... When by the flood of your tears the inner and outer have fused into one, you will find her whom you sought with such anguish, nearer than the nearest, the very breath of life, the very core of every heart....





I invite you to participate in this Art Novena for Our Lady of Lourdes, the blessed Mother.





6 comments:

  1. mine is up with a slight twist..

    you have certainly had a lot of spiritual pilgrimages!!

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  2. So beautiful. I have just watched the movie Eat, pray, love and you reminded me of the movie. I love the pictures and the words are so very true.
    Have a magical day.

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  3. Thank you Moncha! I also enjoyed that movie - so romantic it was! blessings

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  4. "Open the door and step out, the path will become visible.Once on the way, you will meet other wayfarers, who will advise and guide you as to your path. Your job is the muster whatever strength you have to get underway - thereafter help is assured."
    Trues words worth repeating again and again.
    Opening oneself to a spiritual journey is awesome in all its definitions.
    Have a great day,
    Always, Queenie

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  5. oh what a beautiful blog! i found you thanks to Queenie Believe. i will follow you now. thanks for the love and light you bring to blogland! xo

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  6. Wise words indeed, Queenie. Enjoy the journey. Thank you Michele for your lovely words of encouragement and support!! Welcome to the small community of The Path of Divine Love! may your days be blessed

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