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Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal_018

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A handwritten page from a spiral notebook with a small orange circle and text discussing spiritual life and self-realization.
Title
Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal_018
Alternative Title
Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The image shows an open spiral-bound notebook. The left page is mostly blank with faint, cursive handwriting, and a small orange circle is visible near the top. The right page contains handwritten text discussing spiritual life, self-realization, and the concept of compassion. The bottom of the right page has the word "LUNCH" written in a simple, bold font.
Identifier
004_061920-111920_setu_retreat
Dates Completed
June 19, 2020 - November 19, 2020
Keywords
Beginning of the pandemic; Kelly; Online retreat; Zoom retreat; Meditation center; Blue Mountain Center of Meditation; Tomales, California; Setu; Bridge; Post-65 chapter of life; Finite bodies; Eight Point program; Mantram; Jesus Prayer; “Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have Mercy on Us”; Passage Meditation; 2005; Holy name; Immanuel Lutheran Church; Columbus, Nebraska; Church doctrine; Christ’s teachings; Hurricane Katrina; Suffering; Displacement; Dallas; Texas; Mercy; Ancient mantrams; Divine spirit; Covid-19; Lockdown; Stillness; Reflection; Mantram prayer; All living beings; Initials on pages; Right hand page; Prayer practice; Spiritual connection; Repetition; Contemplation; Sacred words
Transcription
E.E.'s method
"I can make you into this"
compassionate, forgiving in
his teaching to God's silly
humans.
E.E. video.
In order to undertake the
last phase 2 self-realization.
Spiritual life is a complete
commitment for life.
The earlier you dedicate the
better.
What needs to unfold (at 90)
For the next phase to begin?
Sonics are turned outwards
early in life
LUNCH
Rights
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