June 2008
In this issue:
With the coming summer months, pitta (fire) is on the rise. Even my hairdresser commented, "Tempers are flaring everywhere." Do your best to keep cool. As goes the body, so goes the mind.
Guru Purnima Inaugural Celebration
Come join us this summer for the first events in our new home at Mount Soma!
Guru Purnima Inaugural Celebration
July 17, 2008 (Thursday at 4 p.m.)
$20 recommended donation
Guru Purnima Meditation Weekend
July 18-20 (Fri. 7 a.m. – Sun. 1:30 p.m.)
$60 fee to cover costs
Register now by calling 828.355.5867!
Summer Retreat
 The most precious tool for evolution is a transcending meditation. The Surya Ram Meditation is one such very rare meditation technique. When practiced in a group, its power increases exponentially.
Become a part of history! Attend the Surya Ram Meditation retreat this summer!
Sponsored by The Center of Rational Spirituality, the Surya Ram Meditation summer retreat is this August 10-17, 2008 (Sunday-Sunday) at our new home in the Learning Center at Mount Soma!
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Unconditioned Spirit Textbook
 Until July 1, 2008 the Unconditioned Spirit Book is available for $24.98. Now is the time to buy if you would like an extra copy of the textbook or you want to introduce a friend to the knowledge.
Reminder: No partial Unconditioned Spirit home study courses will be sold, nor will credit be given for separate purchase of the textbook. Feel free to pass the extra textbook along to a friend.
To order, please call 828.355.5867.
Vulnerability - A New Article by Michael
As many of you know, I'm fond of saying, "Human beings are incredibly vulnerable creatures." Sometimes you might be inclined to call somebody particularly "sensitive." Though I may understand that and do it myself from time to time, strictly speaking, I do not believe it's entirely true...
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An Excerpt from The Golden Frog by Michael Mamas
 From Chapter 42, page 218.
"So how are you doing?" Ashley asked as we walked outside.
"I-I'm fine," I stammered. "I don't know what all happened in there." But I did know Nathaniel uncovered a very vulnerable facet of my psyche.
Ashley tried to console me. "Nathaniel can really be intense sometimes. I don't think you're expected to know all that happened."
Frustrated, I snapped back. "Well, it would be nice if I did. He was talking about what makes people tick and I'm a therapist. I'm beginning to think all of my years studying psychology were a self-indulgent, self-perpetuating, ego trip."
"How's that?" Ashley asked supportively.
"I was looking to fill myself up. It was all for my own self," I exclaimed with disdain. "Nathaniel made me realize that."
Ashley, now in psychotherapist mode, offered, "I'm surprised you're not angry with him."
"Why would I be angry?" I fired back.
"Well," Ashley calmly replied. "You get angry when someone suggests what you're doing is off."
"No I don't." I barked. "Not necessarily."
"What about your dad?" she coolly inquired.
"Who are you, asking me these questions? Nathaniel?" I yelled. "Lighten up! I just got off the hot seat!" I was out of control.
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Closing Thought
"Holding fast to your affinities and aversions, thinking they keep you safe and healthy, blocks the natural flow to your true health and safety." – Michael Mamas |
