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August 31, 2010
 
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Greetings and Namaste!

The recent full moon poured her light into my bedroom window the other night. I hope you received some of her wondrous gifts! She stirred these reflections for me.

 August Reflections
 

I remember as a child, perhaps you do to, the delight of discovering the moon followed me wherever I went. I would watch it racing behind trees to keep up with our car as my father drove us home at night. When we came to a wide open field or expanse of sky, dear moon would slow to a stately pace more befitting such a grand presence!

When we arrived home, it didn't matter if I turned my back on the moon and ran ahead, suddenly jumping and turning around - there she was, right behind me. As I ran into the house and dashed from window to window, there she was - even if I ran upstairs, I'd find her peeking in the window!

Many years later, my path took me into the uncharted wilderness of a liminal world. I came upon a clearing in the high mountain forests where a marvelous spring welled up from far beneath the mountain, creating a clear, deep, pool of water nourishing life all around it.

Feeling extremely thirsty, I plunged my face into the water, drinking it in. The water was more than mere water! It quenched more than one's thirst. It brought a stillness to the very source of thirst, of want, of need, of any kind of restlessness. In that sublime stillness my awareness rested, whole and complete in every way - effortless, living, breathing meditation.

Regardless of whether my eyes were open or closed, there was boundless stillness, boundless spaciousness, boundless Light of awareness illuminating all.

The pool's surface was like glass. Now and again a bird or deer would come and drink the same waters. At the far end of the pool was a waterfall where the spring water flowed over rocks before disappearing underground, becoming the hidden source of countless streams and rivers below.


Like ripples on a pond, the thought moved through my mind that I would have leave this place. I took another draught of the living water and its purity stilled my mind once again. It was clear that the dharma of those who found their way to one of these divine wellsprings was to invite everyone to drink as well. Gazing at the still surface of the pool, it became a disc of Light - cool, shimmering, radiant light.

Back in this world I discovered this Light is always present, whether I've turned my attention towards it or away, there it is illuminating all. It doesn't matter if we think we've turned our back on it and lost it forever, simply turning one's attention back to its source reveals the Light to always be there for you, in you, as you, and more.

You can play hide 'n seek with it, like a child playing with the moon.

And you can plunge into the liquid embrace of the Light to feel the stillness, the tranquility, and the expansive presence of simply Being.

Being fully you.

Being unbounded, spacious, all-embracing, free.

Emaho!


 



 Upcoming Programs
 Anam Cara Foundation, Bedford, NY

Meditation Program Every First & Third Tuesday Evening:
Everyone is invited to attend our non-denominational meditation programs. It starts promptly at 7:30pm. First Tuesdays are at Dr. Mistry's office at 40 Radio Circle Drive, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Third Tuesdays are at the home of Brian Kahn, Armonk, NY. e-mail Brian at [email protected] for directions. The meditation groups are led by Tom O'Keefe and Carmela Deluca.
Check the Anam Cara Foundation website for new program additions.


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 Important News
 

Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D., the founder and director of The Anam Cara Foundation, has accepted a new position at Cincinnati Children's Hospital to help develop their integrative care program for children that includes meditation, biofeedback, neurofeedback and other healing modalities. A new location for Anam Cara programs will be opening in Cincinnati in the fall.
Lawrence will be returning to the New York area regularly to continue supporting the work of the Anam Cara Foundation community there as well.


 


Thank you all for your notes of appreciation for our newsletter.

Everyone has the heart to be a true friend of the soul, an Anam Cara. By embodying that ideal ourselves we may serve to help another to find love and compassion within themselves.

Our highest nature is always manifest in relationship - to all other beings, to the environment, in relation to our own body and mind. Becoming mindful of the quality of our relationships allows us to learn where the light shines and where it needs to shine more. The ideal of Anam Cara is to continuously endeavor to expand the depth and the inclusiveness of the loving kindness we bring into every relationship, every moment, every breath.

If you have any suggestions, comments or sharings, for our newsletter please don't hesitate to e-mail me and I'll do my best to respond.

The Anam Cara Foundation is a 501 (C) 3, non-profit educational organization dedicated to teaching meditative practices. Our non- denominational programs are open to all. There are free meditation instructions and downloadable audio files of guided meditations on the meditation page of our
website.

Thank you for the many ways you have shown support for The Anam Cara Foundation. Because of your gifts we can offer free programs and instruction to thousands of people. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation please send it to address listed below or go to our website where you can make a secure online donation. Click HERE. That link will also bring you to our links with Sounds True and purchasing gifts and products from them will help support The Anam Cara Foundation.

I look forward to welcoming you in person to our programs.

With all my appreciation and love,
I thank you all.

May all beings realize complete freedom from suffering and may all our actions reflect only wisdom, compassion, patience and love.

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Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D.
Founder and Director
The Anam Cara Foundation

Lawrence on the Isle of Iona, Scotland
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