In 2019, before the pandemic swept into our lives, I attended several guided, group meditations (at the local Yoga Studio) led by Dr. Gulrukh Bala. Having lived in a spiritual community out west in the mid 90s, sitting in silence with a group, has deeply nourished my soul. I observed Dr. Bala had a beautiful way of gently helping us NOT ONLY quiet the inner dialogue, but also feel and remember our connection to our earth mother and to those around us. (as she likes to say, “From ALONE, to ALL ONE!”)
Shortly after, Gulrukh announced she would be returning to India for several months. We were sad she was leaving and praying for her safe return. After just 6 weeks in her homeland, however, with more and more countries seeing lockdowns and surges in the infection rate, Dr. Bala received a rare opportunity to return to the US. She had known in that very moment on some level that it was very important NOW.
Since her return, I have been fortunate to “zoom” at least one hour a week with Gulrukh as one of her blessed students.
Being with her week after week has brought me to a depth of unimaginable self-awareness. Through her channeled chakra cleansing guided meditations and breathing exercises, I now have access to a depth of peace that has expanded my capacity for self-compassion and forgiveness.
My time with her has made me a better son, a better brother, a better friend, a better father….. and a much more loving presence in situations that had previously caused me resistance and stress.
For the first time in my life i am learning how to RESPOND to life’s inner and outer challenges, after decades of being in “react mode”.
I believe Dr. Bala teaches about the rare opportunity each of us has in this life to “soften” the inner landscape, cultivating love for our higher Self so that we can be more fully present and more gentle…..in our heartlight and in our lives. As she says every time.. Only Love heals.
Dear people, love. Please love.
Andrew
Entrepreneur
CT USA
November 2020
