Aboard the plane returning home from California class, I sit with the fine feelings of love and kindness that filled me over the past several days. From the moment I arrived at the SF airport on Wednesday, and throughout my visit, the nurturing support fed my soul. As I look back upon the past 25 years of the school, the major theme of the classes seemed to be the exquisite knowledge we have been given. Though the knowledge was certainly there this class, for me the theme of this visit was the kindness and love we all shared, starting the day I arrived early to enjoy the city with some of you, extending throughout the days of class, and continuing with another visit to the city on Sunday. I am renewed by the waves of love and support you gave through your presence—now received again aboard the plane as I read your kind emails, texts, and cards.
The task of bringing forth the teachings I was able to offer all these years was certainly not without its challenges, heartache, struggles, and opposition. The unavoidable realities of the mechanics of the process were a good portion of the class topics this past weekend as we all sat together and allowed ourselves to be with whatever was… reflectiveness, knowledge, fatigue, communion, commitment, and love. This class was a deeply emotional experience for me and, I believe, for all who attended. The children there, as well, were such a precious part of my week.
Taking now a year to reflect will provide the space needed to continue moving our long term plans forward, forward, always forward. A most warm and heartfelt “thank you” to all who attended the class. Your loving support nourishes my soul and will never be forgotten.
The thing I like about goodbyes is that you can really feel the love. As the class ended on Sunday I think everyone felt it.
Thank you for such an amazing class. Felt so grateful to be there! Enjoy the recharge 🙏
Words feel insufficient…thank you for another wonderful class. I was so glad to be able to be there after not being able to attend for a few years. Sending love for continued restoration.
Bonnie
thank you for the class and the many layers of love and respect you carry and bring out in the rest of us. So happy to be there. Hoping time break brings the restoration you need, and please know you will be supported from the many corners of the west coast.
Sending love from CA. Lori
Thank you so much for all of the magical years. The way I feel in your classes I have never felt anywhere else. It gives me a sense of belonging and family.
I agree. It felt like everyone was feeling that sublime love that is cultured over time with a group of friends that have walked through deepest despair and climbed the highest mountain together. You all and Michael have become the family of my heart. Michael, you have nurtured, supported and loved me and mine for the last 20 years. I am so glad that you felt nurtured, supported and loved back. Know that will continue as you take the much needed time to rebuild. And we will be waiting, to see where we’ll go with you next.
I don’t even want to imagine what my life would have been like if you and your teachings had not been a part of it. And that laugh of pure joy . . . . may it return . .
This touched my heart and I am happy for you and the students that were at class.
Thank you for the lovely comments. John put it so well. To me, “Parting is such sweet sorrow” does not capture it nearly as well as John put it.
I agree so strongly with all of you. A few in my life, in the early years, have questioned me in regards to referring to myself as a “student” of Michael Mamas. I was always understanding because the essence of what I know, is in fact the freedom from fear that seems to run throughout spirituality. Today there are no more questions..I am living the life of a blessed man and a main factor of that reality is clarity. Michaelji, you are the embodiment of that for me. As much as I have enjoyed the years of classes..I embrace the change and the time for your rest. With devotion
Michael B