The Opening

When the student is ready the teacher will appear
ANONYMOUS
Is there no friend for me ?
Shams of Tabriz

Don't we all wonder if there is that special person waiting to fill the void in our lives ? And like Rumi's friend Shams, someone to bear our moods ,depressions , insecurities ,hopes and dreams ?
I harbored the feeling that everyone had someone to go home to but not me.
Little did I realize that "the friend " would appear in the most unlikely garb and in the most unexpected place...


Upon entering the Railroad YMCA in New York City, where I worked out regularly, I spotted an acquaintance all twisted up on one of the mats. He looked sort of comical and with a joking smile I asked him what was he doing . "Doing Yoga Man ,he replied ",with a mischievous grin.
"Yoga, what is that ?" Not even trying to hide my ignorance.
" This is Yoga Stretching..makes you feel good !"
" So what Would it do for me ? Now I am getting curious.
And with a real impish expression on his face, " Will keep you young forever !".
And that was the bait that pulled me into the practice of Yoga ....to be forever young !

Eventually this led to meeting my first spiritual advisor and friend a guru from the East ,Swami Satchidananda .

This is the story of my journey...The Diary of a Holy Fool.and my future guides Brugh Joy and ever constant companion Rumi .

May you find encouragement and guidance as you share with me the wonder filled experiences in the pages ahead. And of course, the Friend you are seeking..your very own divine Self who has been with each of us always...within.