To Nanda about Maa's Message

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Nanda sent:

>> "When we perform our work in the world as a duty in order to

fulfill our obligations, we are >> forced to tolerate the burdens of

life. When we enjoy the privilege to demonstrate the

>> sincerity of our love through action, we find liberty in the

performance of the same tasks >> with a different attitude. We cease

to tolerate the burdens and obligations, and rather

>> enjoy the freedom found in opportunities to express our love. We no

longer seek freedom >> from action. We seek freedom through action."

>> Shree Maa, translated by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Dear Nanda ~ I am stunned into silence ... almost. I can't imagine a

more loving Maa or a more loving Swamiji to say these wisdom words

and translate them to bring to the group.

I have read it over and over, and every time I read it, something

different about it impresses itself into my heart. It also reminds me

of the answer that Swami sent to a question I asked about the drama in

my family and what I should do. He said something along the lines of:

Say this: I am privileged to be part of your wonderful creation. We

are also privileged to "demonstrate the sincerity of our love through

action" back to the creation. This gives me such a liberating feeling.

I can't explain it. But I do want to shout something like "yippee cayo

cayaa." But I will be content with Jai Maa and Jai Swamiji ~ Linda