MEHER SPIRITUAL CENTER

The Heart of Every Lover:
Weekly Offerings

March 4, 2022
Shaw Family Photo
"My center is the heart of every lover. 
Every lover with a heart that loves Baba is a center."

Meher Baba 
At Meher Center, 1956
Dear Meher Center Family and Friends,

A loving Jai Baba to all. Meher Center is happy to announce that we will be open for day visitors beginning Monday, March 7. The Center will be available for day visitation from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

As you are no doubt aware, conditions around the country have changed rapidly in the past two weeks regarding the Covid virus. Not only have infection levels continued to drop in the US, but also the CDC has developed a new system for gauging the severity of the virus within each community. For instance, a little over a week ago in Horry County, the risk level for unvaccinated people was ‘very high,' and for vaccinated people was ‘high.' Based on this information, the board decided to continue limiting day visits.

A few days after this decision, the CDC announced new guidelines, which are referred to as ‘Community Levels.' In the past week, based on this new framework, Horry County has moved from a risk level of ‘moderate’ to a risk level of ‘low.'

This is wonderful news for all of us. Over the coming weeks, we will be working on ways of gradually reopening the Center to its full use. The virus is still with us, although to a much lesser degree, and some of our companions (the immunocompromised, elderly, and very young) remain at risk. Therefore, these steps for reopening will be taken with great care.

In this week’s offering, we share with you highlights from Meher Center’s virtual celebration of Meher Baba’s birthday. Many thanks to Charles Haynes, Wendy Connor, Adrienne Shamszad and Anna Lena Phillips Bell for sharing their open-hearted love for God with us all.

In Baba’s love and service,
 
 
Buz Connor
For Meher Center board and staff
Lovers' Offerings
Family Letters #18
Read by Laurel Magrini
Audio: 9:40

These are readings of a collection of letters written by Mani, Meher Baba’s sister, to the Western family of Baba lovers between 1956 and 1969.
"We are all reborn in His love"
Talk by Charles Haynes & Wendy Connor
Sister and brother, Wendy Connor and Charles Haynes share their stories of meeting Baba at the East-West Gathering in India. Wendy shares a story to reflect the practice of inner cheerfulness. Charles interweaves the story of his mother Jane Haynes whose secret prayer to Baba was answered and became the touchstone for Jane's life of love for Baba. They both answer questions about bringing Baba into daily life, asking for His help and grace.
Click the photo above to watch this video.

Video, 55:45
Meher Center Baba's Birthday Virtual Celebration, February 25, 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Concert by Adrienne Shamszad
Adrienne Shamszad takes us on a musical journey on Beloved Baba's birthday with her soulful offering from the heart.

Video, 27:18
Meher Center Virtual Baba's Birthday Celebration, February 25, 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
"I feel closer to Him when I'm doing that work"
Talk by Anna Lena Phillips Bell
Anna Lena Phillips Bell was raised in a Baba family in South Carolina and has been closely connected to the Center throughout her life, including volunteering at the Youth Sahavas and being a current a member of the Center board. This is a talk about what Anna Lena calls her “honeymoon” with Baba, the period as a teenager when she got a chance to live and volunteer at Meherabad and Meherazad. She also talks about her process of re-engaging in the West upon her return, including connecting with Baba through work and creativity.

Video, 15:58
Meher Center Baba's Birthday Virtual Celebration, February 26, 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives