New Member Introduction: Welcome to Sandy English

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Namaste:

 

Let us welcome Sandy English, a new member to the

list. We can look forward to Sandy's active

participation in the list discussions with thoughtful

insights.

 

Warmest regards,

 

Advaitin List Moderators

 

--- Sandy English <sandi4thee wrote:

>

> Dear Advaitin Owner and Moderators:

>

> I'm sympathetic to you regarding people who are

> disruptive or who behave in

> an unkind manner on someone's discussion group. It

> is unfortunate that some

> miscreants wrote inappropriate messages with abusive

> language, thus forcing

> the moderators to change your group from open to

> restricted. Whether on the

> Internet or in the 3D world, there are those who

> leave a foul smell, which

> we want to avoid. Both and MSN are

> advertisement-driven, so there are

> bound to be people who sneak into spiritual websites

> unbeknownst to us. I

> surely hope that does not happen on my websites.

>

> As far as my own character is concerned, I would

> never insult anyone or

> write any offensive messages. I have been on the

> spiritual path for many

> years and follow a path of love and compassion. I

> was initiated into the

> Mysteries of the Beyond by Sant Kirpal Singh Ji

> Maharaj in 1971. I meditate

> on the inner Light and Sound of God, and work hard

> on weeding out

> imperfections in my character.

>

> I keep a spiritual self-introspective diary which

> was introduced by Sant

> Kirpal Singh. I use this diary to reflect on my

> failures in thought, word,

> and deed in the major virtues like ahimsa,

> truthfulness, chastity,

> humility, love for all life, selfless service,

> vegetarian diet, and time

> spent in meditation.

>

> Meditation acts as a calming effect on the

> hydra-headed mind, which loves

> to lead the soul astray. Without the Guru, where

> would any of us be? Thus

> this fits in with my little intro to you regarding

> my spiritual journey. I

> have always respected great sages, saints, mystics,

> and perfect Masters

> throughout my life. I was a seeker after truth for

> many years before I

> found Science of Spirituality, better known in India

> as Surat Shabd Yoga or

> the Yoga of the Sound Current.

>

> I always studied comparative religion and have been

> involved in networking

> with different religious and spiritual groups,

> especially when I lived in

> Storrs, Connecticut. I've been living in Naperville,

> Illinois since the

> inauguration of the Science of Spirituality Center

> here in Naperville. We

> have a spiritual teacher (Guru) named Sant Rajinder

> Singh Ji Maharaj. He

> travels worldwide, teaching a method of meditation

> on the inner Light and

> Sound of God. He quotes from world religions

> including from Hindu texts

> like the Vedas and Judaeo-Christian texts like the

> Old and New Testaments.

> He also quotes from the Adi Granth of the Sikhs.

>

> I live alone in my apartment with my two computers.

> Unfortunately, I am

> shut-in much of the time and have to wait for

> friends to give me rides to

> the Center or for a homemaker to help me with my

> housework and to take me

> grocery shopping. I have a library consisting of

> many scriptures of the

> world religions, but it is so much better to

> communicate with others about

> one's search for truth. Thus, connecting with other

> people on spiritual

> paths is helpful for my growth, and must also be

> helpful in your own growth.

>

> I have been a veteran Internet researcher since 1994

> and belong to other

> lists and groups. I understand that when we write in

> ALL CAPS or shout in

> any other way, we are apt to offend others, who

> cannot see our facial

> expression or tone of voice while we communicate. IA

> person must think

> twice before expressing opinions; we should think

> about what the effect

> will be. Here are some words from the little book,

> At the Feet of the

> Master, "It is well to speak little; better still to

> say nothing, unless

> you are quite sure that what you wish to say is

> true, kind and helpful."

>

> I have always had an interest in comparative

> religion, especially religions

> of India. I joined the Advaitin group because I

> would like to learn more

> about the Advaita philosophy. I don't always

> participate in the groups to

> which I belong because of health reasons. I am a

> Type II

> noninsulin-dependent diabetic and in January 2003 I

> will be 69 years "young."

>

> I am a spiritual and mystic poet and have been

> writing poetry since my

> childhood years. The most recent poem that I wrote

> is a little

> light-hearted. It is called "I Caught the Bhakti

> Bug." Also, I wrote a very

> serious poem last year called "The Tears of God Are

> Raining Down." That

> poem is featured on my website, Sandy's Peace and

> Comfort Page.

>

> You may like to visit my two websites which are

> concerned with peace.

>

> Sandy's Peace and Comfort Page

> http://groups.msn.com/sandyspeaceandcomfortpage

> On this site, I am publishing my spiritual and

> secular poetry as well as

> providing a place for others to share their

> spiritual poetry and stories.

>

> Door to Peace

> http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/doortopeace

> I am using this site to encourage others to work for

> peace in their own

> spheres, such as the home, job, or community. The

> introduction on the home

> page explains it all. This is much more of a

> discussion group, however, it

> tends to be very quiet as does my other site.

>

> I hope that I have shared my viewpoint clearly. I

> have always considered

> myself a student of all. I would rather listen than

> speak too often. I hope

> that is okay with you. Are we allowed to share our

> own writings? I would

> love to share one or two poems with the group.

>

> Namaste and Shalom!

>

> Sandy aka sandiji

 

 

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