Monthly Archives: October 2008

A Walk on the Inside

The final account of walking the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela Tricastela. by Raphel Bate We got up late, 8am, and after breakfast we set out for Samos along the main road for a while, through ancient rural villages, … Continue reading

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Alexandra Woodward in India, part III — A Daily Walk

Traveling the same route to the school everyday, I have started to recognize faces as I pass by. Most people here usually follow the same routine day after day; if they have a job, it is typically a stationary one, … Continue reading

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Alexandra Woodward in India part II — Courage

Coming to India I knew I would have to face myself. Such a departure from my normal life in quiet, comfortable, convenient Maryland would obviously challenge me mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and even physically, especially since it is my first trip … Continue reading

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Alexandra Woodward in India

It rained again today. A slow, gentle rain. Apparently, in this part of India precipitation in December is almost unheard of, making everyone wonder about the last four days. But to me the rain has a fresh quality, and at … Continue reading

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Working For a Child’s Garden of Peace

Larisa Sunderland lives in New York City with her family, but spent 2 months during the summer of 2007 in Brazil as a volunteer for A Child’s Garden of Peace. This is her description of her experience. Continue reading

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How I started Painting the Homeless

Elfrida Schragen — Victoria, BC, Canada Ramadan of 2006 was the most surrendered Ramadan I had observed. I latihaned every morning, read talks every day and was generally less driven in my daily work. I felt waves of joy and … Continue reading

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A Frenchwoman in Ecuador

by Mathilde Dybowsky I am Mathilde, the daughter of Sylviane, from the south east of France. I enjoy the opportunity of writing to the Subud community to say hello and send my best thoughts to all the ones I meet … Continue reading

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