India

It was coming up to the millennium. Everything was supposed to take a giant leap forward in someway. I was working in the crystal shop at this time and living in London with my brother and his partner. I had decided to go travelling but did not know where I was going to go. I kept receiving messages to go to India. I had never been to India before and thought it might be a spiritual experience. I was looking for answers to all of life’s mysteries. One particular day I was meditating when I saw a figure inviting me to India. It was Sai Baba. I did not know much about this man or what he represented. I started to ask around and find literature about this man. It was not long before I heard a lady discussing her experience on Sai Babas ashram I immediately approached her and questioned her about this ashram. She was a lovely lady, so gentle and peaceful. I thought if she could find such peace on the ashram there must be something there that could answer some of my questions. I eventually made the decision to go to this ashram.

I was a little short of cash and was about to cancel my trip when a cheque came through the post for the tax I had been owed. This little sum would pay for my flight there and back and the money I had saved would pay for my room and board. I was delighted but deep inside I had a feeling of doubt.

When I arrived in India I was a little fearful of what lay ahead. I did not feel alone I felt as though I was being watched and protected at all times. I met so many people who came along at the right time. I eventually arrived on the ashram where I was shown to, what would be my home for 3 months. It was advised that little words should be spoken whilst on the ashram. I spent many hours by myself experiencing the peace within. I experienced so many different emotions in one month. I was beginning to find my true identity, I felt peace inside for the first time in my life.

There were so many experiences presented to me, which enabled me to analyse myself, my reactions to certain people and certain circumstances. It was on this ashram where I first discovered that not everyone understands the love and compassion you radiate. Some people might even be suspicious of you or hate you for expressing unconditional love.

I laughed and I cried (a lot) during my stay in India. I am happy to have had such awakening experiences.

I know that Sai Baba has had some bad press reviews and I cannot comment on them. What I do know is that I learned so much about myself on this ashram and my journey has only just begun.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people I met in India for the lessons they taught me.
Bless you all.