Let's get to know each other ~ Introductions!

[Mangala_LSRF]

@Vera

Hi, I’m Vera from the Netherlands and I’m 18 years old.

Vera,
Welcome to this course and virtual community! It’s wonderful to have you here with us, even if you have to catch the replays of the live sessions.
If throughout the duration of the course, you have any questions for the live presenters, please share them here and tag either myself, @Rachael_LSRF or @Jacquelyn_LSRF and we will do our best to share your question with the presenters.
That way you can still get the “live experience” despite the less than idea time zones alignments.

[Mangala_LSRF]

@Michel_Wenzer

I see this as a great opportunity to expand and to ground my understanding of the life experience that I’m having. I also see this course as catalyst to finally complete my film project.
Really looking forward to meet people here.
Love and respect
/michel

Thank you for joining us for this course Michel! I hope that through the next four weeks that you come closer to that sense of understanding. I’d love to hear more about that film project when you’re ready to share!

[Mangala_LSRF]

@DrRuth , It’s a pleasure to have you here now with us for this course!
I’m looking forward to spending more time getting to know the folks in this community as well - it sounds like your Dad is here with us through your spirit! So happy to have you along for this wiggly trip!

[Mangala_LSRF]

@Jdodon

I discovered Alan Watts many years ago and felt immediately nourished by his voice and wisdom… Ram Dass I have yet to experience…

Welcome Johanne!
It’s wonderful to have you here with us. I look forward to hearing more of your reflections on Ram Dass’s wisdom as the course goes along. He and Alan had such different, yet similar perspectives on the greater picture of this wiggly universe we inhabit.

[Mangala_LSRF]

@GREG_SKURA

Hello, everyone. I’m Greg, joining from Decatur, GA (looking for a spiritual community here so hit me up!).

Welcome Greg!
I encourage you to visit Fellowship • Ram Dass and type your location into the map on the page. There may be local satsang near you!
If not, we also have a Category on here for Fellowship connections - check it out and feel free to share a post in there looking for more connections!

• Fellowship - Be Here Now Community

[Wes_Peters]

I am not connected with the local satsangs, but thank you for letting me know about them! I see there is a West Denver and a Boulder group. Are you active in either of those? I look forward to getting involved!!! It’s wonderful to know that I can directly connect with this group of such beautiful beings.

[Mangala_LSRF]

There is a Boulder satsang tonight! I often try to join them, but I hear the West Denver group is just as lovely. You should connect with them!

[OhSoJoe]

Hi everyone I’m Joe, from NYC. I “popped” 20 years ago and have been on the journey ever since. Ram Dass has been a lifelong teacher, but I’m not hugely versed in Alan Watts, so I’m really excited to hear his teachings/perspective.

I’m curious to hear if other people have experienced ascension symptoms, and how they integrate it with the path. Lots of emotions, lots of physical manifestations. I try not to get too attached, but the struggle is real

I’m also interested in any music recommendations, for popular musicians/artists who you feel capture the spirit of the path

[DrRuth]

Thanks, Mangala, my Dad is definitely in my heart and my Mom and Granny, Grandad, Aunt Fran, and Uncle Bob. I have been so fortunate to dwell in their unconditional love. It strengthens my spirit and brings me resilience. Thank you for all your efforts on what’s promising to be a monumental, but gentle and loving experience

[Michel_Wenzer]

Hi Mangala
Thank you.
I’m really looking forward to share some thoughts and material later. The sangha and the personal connections was one of the greatest motivations for me to take this course. I was in personal (email) contact with Mark Watts several years ago in relation to this, so it all feels like this is the time when pieces fall into place.

[Jacquelyn_LSRF]

@Pam_Boling

r I can’t seem to let go of: the fear of stepping into the light of who I was born to be. This introduction is the first step to resolving this fear, stepping into my light in a safe environment

Hi Pam!
Yes!! Thank you for dipping your toe in here and shining your light! We are so excited to be on this journey with you in some small way.
Blessings and talk more soon.
Best,
Jackie

[Jacquelyn_LSRF]

@Wes_Peters

I can never get enough of Alan Watts and Ram Dass, even when reading or hearing the same material more than once (there is always a fresh nugget of wisdom, every time)

HI Wes!
Right?!?! I find I can hear a lecture so many times and then hear something new out of nowhere. So glad you are here!

[Jacquelyn_LSRF]

@ClaireK

e quote “I can do nothing for you but work on myself" on a website

HI Claire!
Wow~ I love these kind of serendipities. They are like secret whispers from the universe. So glad you shared and glad this is a step on your journey! Hope to see you more soon.

[Jacquelyn_LSRF]

@Blair_Gollihur

reminders about mindfulness, balance and equanimity

Hi Blair,
I know that I need reminders regularly! Glad you are here!

[Jacquelyn_LSRF]

@RBodie

The satsang always keeps me grounded and brings me back to center and to my heart

Yay!!! It’s true. Glad you are here.

[Jacquelyn_LSRF]

@Siva

meditation and yoga beyond asanas through our local Sivananda ashram here in Paradise Island, Bahamas

Hi Siva. That sounds so wonderful. So glad to be bringing these two together and that you are part of this journey! See you soon!

[ClaireK]

Yeah, it’s really something else. It’s those things that remind me that it’s all going to work out.
We got this

[Jacquelyn_LSRF]

@zak_yitro

ransformation catalyzed by the birth of our daughter 8 months ago and aim to balance my professional aspirations as a pilot in training with my creative thirst as an artist and spiritual seeker.

Hi Zak,
Yes! What a transformation. Glad you are here with us all!
Best,
Jackie

[Jacquelyn_LSRF]

@Antimaterium

Also looking forward to study him more. Here is some of my music I made with Alan back in 2011.

Oh my goodness! So cool! Thank you for sharing.

[Jacquelyn_LSRF]

@llosen

I really needed was to open my heart. That is what Ram Dass has taught and continues to teach me. To stop intellectualizing and lead with love

Yes! Such a powerful lesson!!! Thank you for the reminder.