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RAMADAN 2013 For those wishing to do Ramadan, we understand that the Fast begins this year on Tuesday July 9. However, you should check with local Islamic authorities. Fasting in Ramadan is not obligatory for Subud members. Information about the fast can be found in this issue.
At the National Congress in Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 4-7, 2013: Sharing Circles (Download the flyer here.)
We invite you to join us at this year’s Subud USA National Gathering.
All the testing about this upcoming gathering indicates that it is primarily a time for SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND BOLSTERING – a time for each of us to truly connect with and deepen our latihans.
In addition to providing three daily opportunities to do latihan with a large group, there will be sharing circles each day to talk about the latihan, what we receive, what is being asked of us, and how we can bring the latihan to bear in our outer lives. The national helpers will offer testing opportunities that will include the inner significance of being alive on the earth, our soul’s significance and meaning, awakening testing, letting go of the past, forgiveness, acceptance of self and others, taking receiving into our lives, ancestors, personal testing, and more.
National gatherings are the one time each year that we and our families can:
be together with Subud brothers and sisters from across the country. And, because the zone 7 council meeting is being held at the gathering, there will be Subud members from Suriname, Mexico, and Canada attending as well.
Each day there will be an opportunity to come together to share deeply with one another where each of us is on his/her spiritual path. The goal is to create an open space for the expression of where each person is at this time and to have the opportunity to really listen to one another.
We invite each person to share in a circle such things as:
How are you managing getting to latihan?
How are you experiencing the latihan itself?
How are you understanding what you are receiving, and what is being asked of you in your latihan ?
How are you challenged to bring the latihan into your outer lives?
We ask that in the sharing circles we all simply listen openly to one another without interrupting, offering advice or making com- ments. After going around the circle we will see what test ques- tions arise. We can share again after testing. Some sharing circles may address specific topics beyond those suggested above.
Understanding True Culture and Talent Testing
What SICA really is. A deepening of your understanding about true culture and how to put it into your daily life. Testing will be offered at the end of the workshop.
Blessing of the Hands
Our hands can be vehicles through which our true talents are communicated to others. Whether we are artists, musicians, construction workers, welders, auto mechanics, bakers, florists, hobbyists, loan officers, massage therapists, healers or health care professionals, our hands impart our shared journey of imparting the latihan through our work.
Communication Skills:
Listening and Responding from the Inner
A structured interactive workshop in which participants will be guid- ed in an opportunity to practice one-on-one listening and speaking from a true place within.
Navigating Dating and Relationships:
A Kedjiwaan Workshop for Unmarried Women
Come together with other unmarried women to talk and test about following one’s inner path and guidance in the process of dating and navigating intimate relationships.
Intergenerational Ropes Course
The University of New Mexico has a state of the art ropes course. This workshop is led by a trained facilitator and will focus on team- work and community building as we navigate challenges that are appropriate for all ages, from 6-90!
From the National Helpers:
An invitation to fast on Bapak’s birthday from our National Helpers – please share with your groups!
Bapak
In order to bring ourselves to a more open and surrendered state, our dewan has decided to dedicate June 22, Bapak’s birthday, to fasting and prayer. Our prayer is that we individually and collectively receive whatever we need to become more truly and strongly Susila, Budhi, and Dharma.
We invite all of you to join us in whatever way seems best to you. At the end of the day, we will each test questions about our how we are functioning as a Subud person in our external life, and (if appropriate) how we are doing in carrying out our role in the Subud organization. We offer these questions to those who wish to test them, or you may feel to receive your own questions that are appropriate to your circumstances:
• How am I living the latihan in my life?
• How would God have me live the latihan in my life?
• How am I functioning in my role in Subud?
• How would God have me function in my role in Subud?
When we do this all together, we are supported by our mutual connection, with the surrendered spirit that unites us now and forever.
Love from your national helpers,
Aminah, Laurie, Suzanne, Alexandra, Humphrey, Hoan Toan and Sjarifuddin
From Myra Margolin:
I have a scholarship to the National Congress to give out to a young person or family from the Pacific Northwest. The scholarship will either cover registration for two adults in a family or registration and housing for one opened young person.
Do you know someone who would benefit from this? Please spread the word!!
from Myra Margolin:
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Ours will be wonderful and restorative and theirs looks like it will be completely amazing. Their website is athttp://subudozcongress.weebly.com/ and ours is at http://subudusa.wix.com/2013gathering.
So many opportunities, near and far, to come together to support and get to know one another!
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Subud Australia National Congress 12-18 January 2014
Subud Australia National Congress 2014
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This today from Melinda Wallis:
Please say prayers or do latihan for Phillip Padilla (son of Evan Padilla and Halima Moyen). He is in Overlake Hospital in intensive care being treated for a cardiac arrest. Please pray for his survival, that he will awaken for good recovery.
Please say prayers for his family as well.
Thank you,
Melinda
8:06p Monday update: …He does seem to enjoy being read to. This morning, his friend read the sports page to him, and his heart rate went up. We can tell he is listening. He opened his eyes several times this afternoon, and also tried to speak. They had to paralyze him again to keep him from responding, to conserve energy and prevent brain damage. We are very hopeful that tomorrow or wednesday, he’ll be able to wake up.
6:58p Monday (5.27.13) update: Annie says Phillip is opening his eyes and showing other good signs. Also, on Facebook she said: “They are weaning him off the vent, and his labs are pretty good right now. Vital signs are fine. Seems to be doing okay right now.”
Annie Padilla is the contact person for this and she is:
putting together a schedule for family and friends to help us with coverage. We are trying to have someone with Phil at least during the day and evening. Today is covered. If you are able to come to Overlake hospital during the day or evening this week, beginning tomorrow, we could use the help. They are allowing visitors into the ICU… Anyone who comes must remember he can hear us, but just cannot respond. All conversation in the room should be positive, and hopeful. If you need to reach me, call either (H) 425-453-5704 or my cell: 425-246-1467.
The new Subud USA newsletter (National Dewan E-Blast #25) has arrived in emailboxes around the continent. Subjects include:
One interesting call was this one:
Stefan Freedman of the UK is hosting a new web site that asks Subud people to describe what the latihan experience is like for you. Imagine that you’re talking frankly to a genuinely interested friend. You might include what the experience was like at first and how – if at all – it has changed over time. Do you feel it has affected your life, changed your attitudes, and so on? We hope that from a wide variety of different people’s descriptions that a multidimensional picture of the latihan will emerge. Send replies to Stefan at freedmanstefan@yahoo.com
El Habib Louai
SICA, the Subud International Cultural Association is delighted to welcome El Habib Louai to the Northwest for a series of readings and talks at various venues in August, 2013. We invite you to attend and spread the word. (Download poster here.)
SICA “works at the intersection of creativity and spirituality to advance and celebrate activities that grow out of the development of the human soul.”
El Habib Louai is a Beat Scholar from Agadir, Morocco, and is working on translating the poems of Allen Ginsberg and other U.S. poets into Arabic.
Saturday, August 10th Habib will perform a poem as part of the annual concert by the Jim O’Halloran Quintet at Bradner Gardens at 1730 Bradner Pl S, Seattle. 6:30PM.
Sunday, August 11th, he’ll discuss the Beat poets from a Moroccan perspective at Spring Street Center, 1101 15th Avenue, Seattle. 12:30PM.
Monday, August 12th he’ll be the featured reader at the North End Forum at the Wedgwood Ale House, 8515 35th NE, Seattle. 8:30PM.
Thursday, August 16th, he’ll discuss the Beat poets from a Moroccan perspective at the North Cascades Institute’s Environmental Learning Center near Sedro Wooley, WA. 7PM.
El Habib Louai received his B.A in English literature and linguistics from the University Of Ibn Zohr in Agadir, Morocco, in 2007. A number of his poems have been published in various online magazines and journals, such as Indigo Rising Magazine, troubadour21, Eunoia Review, Danse Macabre du Jour, Palestine Chronicle, Istanbul Literary Review, Sagarana and Camel Saloon. He was the representative and organizer of the 100 Thousand Poets for Change cultural event in Agadir, Morocco in 2011, and is currently translating the poetry of Allen Ginsberg and other U.S. poets into Arabic.
About The Subud International Cultural Association (SICA)
SICA is a global nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas that provides programs and services to individuals and organizations working in the fields of art, culture, and creativity for the development of human values across all fields of human endeavor. SICA believes the development of individual talent is critical to building love and respect among people everywhere. SICA was begun by members of the World Subud Association in 1983. www.subud-sica.org
Potluck
Please mark your calendars for Sunday May 19 for the General Meeting. A lot is happening at the Subud house and we want to tell you about it. (Handicap access proposals, finances, a new committee.) We will also have entertainment to liven up our get together.
Bring something for the potluck, bring (if you want) something to entertain us with (music, poetry etc) and most of all, bring yourself. We look forward to seeing you!