Hello. I was introduced to meditation years ago through Paganism. Later in my life, I was called on to take a meditation course at UT with James Lawler. I was blown away both times with the power of meditation and how powerful it was and can be. Through James I was invited to join AMS at a retreat in my hometown of Greeneville, TN. Those who know me know that Greeneville is not my ideal place of happiness or peace because of my past. However, the people at AMS that I met that weekend showed me love and accepted me with open arms. They showed me that wherever I am, even in a place as stressful to me as Greeneville, that I can feel at peace with myself and find happiness in being. They taught me through a morning of silence, that silence is ok and is, at times, comforting. They showed me the beauty in my hometown and was with me while I worked through my past issues there. They were patient, generous, and kind. They gave me a room with the beautiful, knowledgeable woman who let me sleep in a bed next to her without a thought in her mind. We had many teachings and Satsang’s that weekend but the most powerful lesson for me was learning that it was ok to let go and that even in the most stressful places one can find beauty and friends come in, not when you are searching, but when you need them most. That weekend I met some of the most beautiful, knowledgeable people I have ever known.

This retreat revealed to me how I wanted to make a difference and be a part of the place that made a difference for me. That is how I am here today and that is why I have a profile. I hope to meet many more wonderful, open-minded, loving people on here and expand my learning. I am always learning and searching.