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Ramadan 2015 by Isman

From Muhammad Isman Kanafsky, originally posted on Facebook:

RAMADAN 2015

Muhammad Isman Kanafsky

Muhammad Isman Kanafsky

We are now in the month of the ancestors. Bapak said that in this month God allows those of our ancestors, who are spiritually developed, to visit us in this world,

I will start my Ramadan fast on the evening of Wednesday June 17th and fast for 30 days through July 17th. Idul Fitr begins on July 18th. That is the time that I ask forgiveness to all those that I have offended during the past year. That is also the time that I give help to the poor and needy.

The way I do the fast is to wake up at 3:00 a.m. and prepare a meal similar to breakfast. After that I make my intention to start my fast which usually begins at dawn or 4:30 a.m.. Then I make my intention to recite the dawn prayer and then recite it. At that time I do not eat or drink anything until sundown that day, or approximately 6:30 p.m. that evening, when I break my fast. I do that for 30 days.

In my understanding, the purpose of the fast is to be close to God. To experience living in a state that is close to the power of God and free from self interest. Of course I can only do this as far as I am capable. But each year I do the fast, I notice that my capacity to experience that becomes greater. After fasting for 20 days, the Nights of Power begin. On the 21st night through the 30th night. That is the time when, if I have fasted correctly, I can receive a gift or blessing from Almighty God. Of course, there is no guarantee that I will receive anything, but according to the Koran, that is the time to receive a gift from God.

May the One Almighty God bless all those who do the fast this year, in this life and in the life in the hereafter. Amin!

Halimah Bellows Book

Subud Sister Halimah Bellows has a new book!

For more than 20 years, Halimah has been helping her clients champion their careers and find their ideal jobs. She has a special gift for gently but relentlessly sifting through the mist and fog of clients’ experiences and impressions and bringing the clarity in their insights to light. She is a seasoned workshop presenter and group facilitator and has led many seminars and retreats for a variety of educational institutions, religious groups, non-profit organizations and corporations. www.careerquestcards.com.

Halimah Bellows Book

E book available for Kindle, I books, Barnes & Noble & Kobe.
Champion your Career – Winning in the World of Work – a self coaching guide of self assessment tools and career advice to guide you on the path to finding fulfilling work.With empathy & enthusiasm the book encourages readers to delve deeply and honestly into their experiences to determine an appropriate career path. The wide range of self assessment tools enable individuals to explore their personal passions and values and recognize the strengths and skills they can bring to the work place.The book also offers sound strategies for decision making, goal setting and networking in order to move forward on their chosen career. Special advice is provided for college students, retirees and those changing careers in mid life. The book also offers time tested and up to ten minute suggestions for identifying and researching potential employers and job seeking skills advice including internet based tools.

Lionel Maithri Perera (1928-2015)

From Anjali, Harindra and Senal Perera:

Lionel Perera

Lionel Perera

Dear friends and family,
Our beloved Thathi (Father) decided to leave this earthly life last Saturday April 24th at 4.30 AM.
Having battled pneumonia, two strokes, quadrupled bypass surgery and diabetes, he slept peacefully and crossed over to the other side.
We are celebrating his accomplished life this coming Saturday and invite you to join us:
When: Saturday, May 2, 2015
Where: Crawford Mortuary 8717 Tampa Ave Northridge CA 91324 Tel:818-349-9701
Time: 11am
Details: Burial to follow at: Oakwood 22601 Lassen St Chatsworth CA 91311 Tel: 818-341-1198
Lunch: Sri Lankan Buffet. At the Northridge Care Center 7836 Reseda Blvd Reseda CA 91335
If you would like a copy of his book, it is available at Amazon or Xlibris.com or Barnes and Noble. Cut and paste the below line to find it.
Why I Live: –Personal Testimonies of a Doctor of Metaphysical Sciences – By Lionel Maithri
http://bookstore.xlibris.com/Products/SKU-0023306002/Why-I-Live.aspx
If you would like to donate to any of the following in honor of Lionel instead of sending flowers etc, please feel free to do so:
Subud USA- A Spiritual organization that my parents were highly involved with http://www.subudusa.org/Home.aspx
Shepherd of the Hills- the Church he attended regularly – https://www.theshepherd.org/
Thank you for being a part of our lives and the lives of our ever loving Thathi(Father)
Anjali, Harindra and Senal Perera

Dewan Meeting Highlights

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Our Subud House

On April 19th, a Dewan Meeting was held. The minutes are linked from HERE and from the image of our Subud House to the left, but here are a couple of highlights:

Donations are down for the year, significantly.

Ramon would prefer Spring Street Center & Subud Facilities reports be quarterly rather than monthly, as they eat up a lot of time; Ramon revised to alternate months.  Hadijah Gregory moved to shift Spring Street Center and Housing reports to alternate months. Seconded by Abideen, passed unanimously.

Hats off to the Dewan for their commitment to our Subud Community.

Daniella Luer Passes Away

From Halstein Stralberg:

I was informed a little while ago that Daniella Luer died about 930 tonight, April 22.  She had been the last couple of days at UCLA hospital in LA.  She was brought there after experiencing a fall and a cardiac arrest on Monday.

Daniella lived many years in Seattle and I thought you would all want to know.  Please pass this information on as I don’t have everyone’s email address.

 Also this:

Malama MacNeil

8:32 AM (15 minutes ago)

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​Dear Sisters and Brothers,
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rom: Hamidatun Karapetian <hamidatun1969@gmail.com>

Daniella Luer’s daughter, Wendy sent a group message that her mom Daniella Luer went into cardiac arrest last night and is at UCLA. She fell and stopped breathing because the tumors are growing and pushing on the arteries.
Today she is unresponsive and in the ICU at UCLA. The women helpers in LA have done latihan….and will continue.

Wendy would love prayers or latihan “for” her Mom.

​Respond to Hamidatun for more information or to send regard.
Thank you for sharing in the fellowship of prayer,
Malama​

Road Trip to California Congress?

Screen Shot 2015-04-20 at 8.11.14 PMFrom Hariana:

Hi Paul,

Request for travel information. Is anyone is going to either the California regional in May or the National in September? If so, and you are driving, would you consider another passenger? If flying, can you share your travel details?

Thank you,

Hariana Chilstrom

206-778-3227

 

Tuesday Morning Latihan

From Evan Padilla:

Dear brothers,

I would like to propose that we schedule an additional men’s latihan on Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM, quiet time 10:45.  With the loss of the Wednesday night latihan on the eastside and the Monday evening latihan, our men’s group is in need of a latihan in the beginning part of the week.

I realize that not everyone will be able to come at this time, but I believe that there are enough men who are free to attend.

I suggest that we have our first latihan on Tuesday, April 21st.  Please let me know what you think and if you are able to attend.

Thanks,

Evan