Comments on: And My Heart Was Touched http://www.persephonearbour.com/and-my-heart-was-touched/ Conscious Ageing – the grand adventure? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:49:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Persephone Arbour » Video: Michael Barnett – The Truth Comes Sideways http://www.persephonearbour.com/and-my-heart-was-touched/comment-page-1/#comment-7685 Persephone Arbour » Video: Michael Barnett – The Truth Comes Sideways Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:31:10 +0000 http://www.persephonearbour.com/?p=16#comment-7685 [...] and travelled round the world with him and his crew. I have written about him in my article, And my Heart was Touched. In this video he talks,in his inimitable way to Iain McNay of Conscious.tv about his life and work. [...] [...] and travelled round the world with him and his crew. I have written about him in my article, And my Heart was Touched. In this video he talks,in his inimitable way to Iain McNay of Conscious.tv about his life and work. [...]

]]> By: Persephone Arbour http://www.persephonearbour.com/and-my-heart-was-touched/comment-page-1/#comment-1789 Persephone Arbour Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:47:20 +0000 http://www.persephonearbour.com/?p=16#comment-1789 A very good question dear James! Thank you for your kind words. I do agree that age brings the richness of past experience. Sometimes it enables me to see clearly about things - sometimes not so. That said, I remember with deep deep gratitude those who have crossed my many paths, and blessed me. I also remember that some of those blessings were not necessarily comfortable at the time. It has only been much later that I have been able to understand that there are also gifts in adversity. A very good question dear James! Thank you for your kind words. I do agree that age brings the richness of past experience. Sometimes it enables me to see clearly about things – sometimes not so. That said, I remember with deep deep gratitude those who have crossed my many paths, and blessed me. I also remember that some of those blessings were not necessarily comfortable at the time. It has only been much later that I have been able to understand that there are also gifts in adversity.

]]> By: James E. Bonser. http://www.persephonearbour.com/and-my-heart-was-touched/comment-page-1/#comment-1787 James E. Bonser. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:44:22 +0000 http://www.persephonearbour.com/?p=16#comment-1787 I have just read your article, and found it to be its own special kind of signpost for anyone that is engaged in their own inner journey. I don`t doubt that it will resonate with many a wondering soul. I am not sure whether age in itself creates that wisdom. That allows you to see how old the map has become, and that it's been a long time since you saw a signpost and the path has all but disappeared. What ever it is, I strongly believe the teachers, in what ever form they appear, guide us in the direction we wish to be to be guided. Many of the souls I started my journey with have disappeared, very much like the signposts and the foot path. Evidence as I see it, that the paths, like the travelers, are many and varied. " When the student is ready, the teacher appears " but who is who? I have just read your article, and found it to be its own special kind of signpost for anyone that is engaged in their own inner journey. I don`t doubt that it will resonate with many a wondering soul. I am not sure whether age in itself creates that wisdom. That allows you to see how old the map has become, and that it’s been a long time since you saw a signpost and the path has all but disappeared. What ever it is, I strongly believe the teachers, in what ever form they appear, guide us in the direction we wish to be to be guided. Many of the souls I started my journey with have disappeared, very much like the signposts and the foot path. Evidence as I see it, that the paths, like the travelers, are many and varied.

” When the student is ready, the teacher appears ” but who is who?

]]> By: Erica http://www.persephonearbour.com/and-my-heart-was-touched/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Erica Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:14:57 +0000 http://www.persephonearbour.com/?p=16#comment-6 As I have problems with my heart I decided to look at your "as my heart was touched".What jumped out in there was your search for a teacher. Like me for years now. And I imagine there have been many and I would like just one. Tonight that is you dear persephone. You remind me to open my heart to the gift that is in everything - even in the fast racing of my heart which is scary at times. It reminds me to stand and stare, to stop and admire, love, wonder and find joy in what is all around me and see the abundance I live in, like eating a banana to comfort me. And much more !! Thank you As I have problems with my heart I decided to look at your “as my heart was touched”.What jumped out in there was your search for a teacher. Like me for years now. And I imagine there have been many and I would like just one. Tonight that is you dear persephone. You remind me to open my heart to the gift that is in everything – even in the fast racing of my heart which is scary at times. It reminds me to stand and stare, to stop and admire, love, wonder and find joy in what is all around me and see the abundance I live in, like eating a banana to comfort me. And much more !! Thank you

]]> By: Persephone Arbour http://www.persephonearbour.com/and-my-heart-was-touched/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Persephone Arbour Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:32:06 +0000 http://www.persephonearbour.com/?p=16#comment-5 Carol, thank you for your reply and I am glad you find my site intriguing! Your question is interesting. I have not mentioned a woman amongst the most important four. But the name Gangaji (www.gangaji.org) appears in the first, more comprehensive list. If I were to re-rewrite that article I would include her as a strong and abiding influence. In fact I might just do that right now - check it out! At boarding school I became afraid of females in general, males were always safer for me. I understood in that respect, that my life was a bit lop-sided so decided to run a women's group! That changed everything - and today I have many many beloved women friends who keep me on track. However, spiritually, in the early 70s - it was mostly men. There was no other particular reason. Hope that makes things clearer. Best wishes to you Persephone Carol, thank you for your reply and I am glad you find my site intriguing! Your question is interesting. I have not mentioned a woman amongst the most important four. But the name Gangaji (www.gangaji.org) appears in the first, more comprehensive list. If I were to re-rewrite that article I would include her as a strong and abiding influence. In fact I might just do that right now – check it out! At boarding school I became afraid of females in general, males were always safer for me. I understood in that respect, that my life was a bit lop-sided so decided to run a women’s group! That changed everything – and today I have many many beloved women friends who keep me on track. However, spiritually, in the early 70s – it was mostly men. There was no other particular reason. Hope that makes things clearer. Best wishes to you Persephone

]]> By: Carol Daly http://www.persephonearbour.com/and-my-heart-was-touched/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Carol Daly Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:48:41 +0000 http://www.persephonearbour.com/?p=16#comment-4 Hi, Persephone, First, thanks so much for your comments about my first VAN blog entry. I've just posted my second entry in which I quote you and urge readers to take a look at your website which I find most intriguing. I do have one question for you. Your list of the ten people who most influenced you doesn't include any women. Have there been women who've contributed in meaningful ways to your personal growth, your journey? If so, I'm curious to know who they were/are. Thanks! Carol Daly Hi, Persephone,
First, thanks so much for your comments about my first VAN blog entry. I’ve just posted my second entry in which I quote you and urge readers to take a look at your website which I find most intriguing.
I do have one question for you. Your list of the ten people who most influenced you doesn’t include any women. Have there been women who’ve contributed in meaningful ways to your personal growth, your journey? If so, I’m curious to know who they were/are.
Thanks!
Carol Daly

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