Swami Radhananda saw each of our Light. She stayed focused on that. She had little patience when I acted small or unsure or arrogant. She knew the Light was there and reminded me to want it with all my heart.
One day I was walking through the garden looking at the vegetables and insects with my son who was 5 years old. Suddenly, silently, Radhananda was there. She offered us two perfectly ripe peaches with her soft skin hands. She thought we might like them. She had so much sweetness to give when I was receptive.
Swami Radhananda created the Young Adult program when I was a young adult. I had a passion for yoga, and coming to an Ashram led by women, feminist was an answer to my heart’s call. The teachings are the foundation for my whole life.
Now my son is 13. The Young Adult program continues, and he knows the Ashram is here for him. I hope he will come and make his own meaning. This community is infused with Swami Radhanada’s innovative and loving spirit.
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