The First-Ever UVic Spiritual Awakening Meetup!

On November 25th, I had the pleasure of facilitating the first UVic Spiritual Awakening Meetup. The event was well-attended with 15 “Awakeners”, including myself and my supportive partner, who helped me set up. There were a number of young adults and students in attendance. People were drawn both by the Meetup website and also by the many posters I designed and posted on campus. The evening featured three short videos on awakening and seeing beyond the limitations of the conditioned mind. The combination of short videos from Gangaji, Adyashanti and Mooji was very well received, and very much in line with Krishnamurti’s insight on conditioning and psychological transformation. There was also a discussion about K’s statement, “You are the world”, and why it’s important to first understand ourselves if we wish to effect positive change in the world. The evening included brief meditative periods to allow for reflection before commencing dialogue. A few people were pleased to take the “On Knowing Oneself” booklet and expressed an interest in the Krishnamurti Educational Centre’s events in Metchosin. Everybody who attended stayed for the entirety of the two hours of the event. I received many heartfelt words of gratitude, including some warm hugs, as people seemed to really connect with the content of the evening, the inspired discussion, and the way the event was facilitated. I look forward to the next UVic Spiritual Awakening Meetup, which will take place in January.