July 31-August 4
About AUM 2002
The aim of the talks will be to help bring out the themes for that day - whether through reading relevant passages of Savitri, sharing experiences or stories of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo (or other great yogis or saints) that relate to the themes, offering illustrations of application to practical areas of life, or by explaining the philosophy or psychology behind the exercises. For example: one day one might use stories, passages, ideas, etc. related to awakening of the soul, on another one might describe experiences of dealing with vital and mental difficulties, and another day one might tell inspiring stories of ways in which people's lives were transformed as they learned to live increasingly from the soul. These are merely suggestions - the possibilities for expanding on or elucidating these themes are limitless.
  • Experiential Sessions
    • Awakening the Soul
      • Some version of Mother's exercises for going within to find the soul (going deeper and deeper within, cultivating a sense of deep peace, listening in stillness and receptivity to the soul, etc.)
      • Mother's practices for stepping back, developing the witness, inquiring as to "Who am I?"
    • Developing the Instruments of the Soul
      (Mental, Vital, Physical)
      • Some version of Mother's exercises for vital development (learning to recognize that one's reactions are shaped by one's own attitude rather than external events; accepting difficulties as opportunities for growth
      • Some version of Mother's exercises for mental development (learning to set aside one's own perspective to see another's point of view; rejecting thoughts by writing them and tearing up the paper)
      • (Physical development will be addressed throughout each day with preparatory exercises)
    • Integration of the Instruments Around the Soul
      • Some version of Mother's exercise for organizing one's life around one's highest ideal
      • Some version of Mother's exercise for reviewing the day in light of the soul
      • Some version of Mother's exercise for discerning the Divine will
    • Prepatory Exercises prior to Group Meditations and Exercises
      • Consecration of the event to follow (recalling to mind Mother's presence and the aim of opening and surrender to Her)
      • One of the following:
        • Concentration (on breath, a chakra, an image, a quality of peace or calm, etc.)
        • Breathing instructions
        • Relaxation
        • Imagery
        • Dealing with distractions (e.g., throwing all into the flame of love and aspiration)
  • Other Features
    • Mind and Heart Opening Lectures
    • Daily Physical Fitness Sessions
    • Daily Meditation Sessions
    • Interactive Discussions
    • Relaxing Atmosphere
    • Great Meals
    • Light Evening Programs
    • Books, Incense, and other items available for purchase
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