I listened again to this short talk by Swami Kriyananda. It contains some interesting stories in which he shares the power of having a happy and right attitude. “….When you go out expecting things to work for you and with a joyful expectation…you’ll be amazed how your own mind can change your destiny…” Swami Kriyananda This message is especially needed … Read More
Prayers for the Planet
California Forest Fires! Please Pray
Tuesday Update The threat of dry lightning seems to have passed. I only heard of one small fire that was sparked by the more recent lightning. That small fire was discovered and pit out on Monday morning. The huge fires both North and south of SanFrancisco are still burning – but there is some improvement… Continued prayers are most appreciated. … Read More
Prayers for the Planet
Prayers for Shanta
Dear Healing Prayer Circle, Please pray for the soul of Jagadeesh Bob Franklin who died on Monday, March 16 of the Coronavirus, Covid19. Please also pray for his widow, Shanta Patrizia Franklin. They are longtime members of Ananda and were visiting her family in northern Italy. They arrived before the virus was a big concern, but it turned out to … Read More
Prayers for the Planet
Healing a Viral Crisis – Part 2
This is a continuation of my blog Prayers for Healing the World of a Viral Crisis. Please revisit that for some ideas for body, mind, and soul on What to Do about Coronavirus (Holistic medicine appraoch for viruses) Now is the time to buy any helpful items you would like to have on hand (such as vitamins and minerals). Preliminary … Read More
Newsletter, Prayers for the Planet
Prayers for Healing the World of a Viral Crisis
Every aspect of this world needs healing at one time or another, yet some events show signs of becoming worldwide crisis. We can send healing for those facing the crisis in China. We can offer prayers with hope that further damage is mitigated or averted. I’ve watched the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak, renamed COVID19, waiting to see if the virus dies … Read More
Newsletter
Healing Power of Love
I received an email with this story, below. It touched my heart not only because of its own power, which is great, but also because it reminded me of a prayer testimonial I wrote years ago: Prayers for a war-torn area. It is the first time that I have read a story that seemed so similar in essence. In both stories … Read More
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Healing Classes for Spring 2015
We are offering Level One and Level Two healing courses this spring. Level One is an in-depth introduction to Yogananda’s Healing techniques. Level Two is especially designed for those who want to use these techniques in a healing vocation. Level 1 : Healing with Divine Energy 3-day weekend at Ananda’s Expanding Light Deep healing occurs in these 3 day weekends. … Read More
Happy Saint Valentine’s Day
Whatever your life circumstances, may you be happy and blessed on Saint Valentine’s Day. Quotes on love by Paramhansa Yogananda “Love outlasts death and the ravages of time. All those that I have loved before, in this or other lifetimes, I love the same now.” “Love is short-lived unless it is divine love. What of all the lovers through the ages … Read More
Two Stories of Prayer
Dear Ones, I have been busy writing a new book: Flow through Me, (Healing through the Laying on of Hands), by Mary Kretzmann, a Disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. This month one of the stories debuts in Clarity Magazine, so I am also sharing it here, along with a short story published a few years ago in book by Asha Praver. … Read More
Prayers for the Planet
Prayers for Ananda Mexico Retreat
Please keep this in your prayers. This is being funded by members of Ananda Mexico, but they could definitely use our love and support. Some of the devotee members of Ananda Mexico have very generously donated some of their own real estate property to help cover the cost of this new retreat center. Mexico does not use a mortgage system … Read More