The 29th
Sumedha Sadhana concluded very successfully on August 2. This 9-week Psychospiritual
Wholeness Journey programme had commenced on June 1.
There were
16 participants from India, Myanmar, South Africa and Thailand. All of them
expressed great satisfaction at the end of the progamme
They indicated the usefulness
of the programme on a Scale of 1 (Very Little useful) and 10 (Immensely Useful)
as follows: 10, 10, 10, 10, 9.5, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8).
All said they had got what they were looking for from the programme, and some even more than what they expected.
All said they had got what they were looking for from the programme, and some even more than what they expected.
There were six
different modules in the programme: Psychological Dynamics on the Spiritual
Journey (by Jose Parappully), Unconscious Dynamics and Emotional Health (by
Johny Padinjar), Stories: Ours, the Universe’s and Jesus’ (by Gerard Alvarez),
Re-Reading of Religious Life (by Varghese Kalluvachel), Group Therapy (by Johny
Padinjar, Jose Parappully and Maria Goretti Kanakarathinam) and Spiritual Retreat
(by Jose Parappully).
Movies, recreation, picnics and somatic meditations were also part of this holistic programme.
Some typical
comments from participants:
“The entire
programme was an excellent one.”
“A very
unique kind of programme. Very different from the beaten path.”
“It was
delicious in every way!”
“I am not
the person who came to Sumedha – so worn out, depressed, tired, hopeless. Today
I return peaceful, happy, energized, enthusiastic, focused on my goal…”
“It was time
for me to stop a while – to recollect, reflect, rethink and regain my lost
enthusiasm and convictions. I was enriched and enlightened by the inputs I
received.”
“I had so
many questions when I came here. They all got answered. I learned how to be
free and happy and grow as a mature human being.”
“It has
touched all the areas of my psychospiritual journey… All the modules were
useful and they have helped to integrate myself.”
“Every
activity helped me to understand myself and become more free.”
“The two
months went so fast… This programme is the greatest gift I was given. I came
with a heavy heart and scattered mind…. I go back with a rich experience. I was
at the right place at the right time. Gained lots of self-awareness and
increased self-worth… Deepened my spirituality.”
It is a
well-planned, well-organized and substantial programme. I got exactly what I
needed.”
“I got more than
what I hoped for.”
“I felt at
home the moment I stepped in to the place…We were provided with everything that
we needed. It was a home away from home. Great environment and community
spirit.”
“Food,
accommodation, facilities and services were excellent.”
The next Sumedha Sadhana (SS-30) is from October 2 to December 3, 2015. Registration is open.
