Be not afraid of the frightening dream of this world. Awaken in God's immortal light! There was a time when life, to me, was like helplessly watching a terrifying movie, and I was giving too much importance to the tragedies being enacted therein. Then, one day while I was meditating, a great light appeared in my room and God's voice said to me: "What are you dreaming about? Behold My eternal light, in which the many nightmares of the world come and go. They are not real." What a tremendous consolation it was! Nightmares, however dreadful, are merely nightmares. Movies, whether enjoyable or disturbing, are merely movies. We ought not to keep our minds so absorbed in the sad and frightening dramas of this life. Is it not wiser to place our attention on that Power which is indestructible and unchanging? Why worry about the unpleasant surprises in the plot of this world movie! We are here for just a little while. Learn the lesson of the drama of life and find your freedom.

Paramahansa Yogananda

The Divine Romance, pp. 237-238

Dear Jackie,

We are looking forward to hosting the Harvest of Love fundraising event, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and Thanksgiving dinner again after 2 years! It is important to sign the Dinner Sign-up sheet in the foyer for food coordination if you wish to attend. Also, Greenfield Retreat is offering two one-day retreats for men and women (details below).

We would also like to encourage you to consider making an end-of-year donation to the Center since in-person donations are relatively low.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of you.  

Jai Guru.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Come and join us on November 12th (5:30-9:00) for an evening of beautiful music, poetry recitations by the Sunday School children, a silent auction of Indian shawls especially made for us, and much more. We will have a delicious Indian meal lovingly prepared by devotees and end the evening with kirtan and meditation.

Upcoming Greenfield Retreats

Men's One-Day Retreat: November 5

Women's One-Day Retreat: November 12

The Greenfield SRF Retreat Center will hold two one-day retreats this month at the 4H Educational Center in Front Royal, Virginia. For more information and to register, please click here.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

As a service to God and Guru, through caring for others, the DC Center is conducting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit food banks and charities in the DC/MD/VA area. Please place all donated non-perishable food items in the marked containers in the Center's lobby beginning November 6.

The most needed items are: Low-sodium canned soups, beans, and tomatoes; low-sugar canned fruit; peanut butter in plastic jars; and low-sugar cereal. No glass containers, please.

Thanksgiving Dinner

This year we are happy to reinstate our tradition of having a Thanksgiving dinner at our Center. There will be a period of meditation at 4:00 pm on November 24, followed by the dinner itself. Please remember to sign the dinner sign-up sheet in the foyer and let us know what you will be bringing for food coordination. All are welcome.

Service Readings This Month

November 6: Vol. 2 #45: Why God Does Not Stop War

November 13: Vol. 2 #46: Gaining the Wealth of Inner Happiness

November 20: Vol. 2 #47: Limited and Unlimited Methods of Healing

November 27: Vol. 2 #48: The Soul's Three Encasements

Special Events This Month

Greenfield One-Day Men's Retreat

November 5

Greenfield One-Day Women's Retreat

November 12

Harvest of Love Fundraiser

November 12, 5:30 - 9:00 pm

Thanksgiving Dinner at the DC Center

November 24, 4:00 pm