By reading Theresa’s share on A Sweet Surprise again, I refreshed my understanding, my experience, and my appreciation for having this opportunity to receive Gurumayi’s teachings in my life in the form of A Sweet Surprise. Every Siddha Yoga Message has been a new beacon of light for my sadhana, for my life. When Gurumayi gives us these teachings, they are indeed a guide to lead my heart, my mind, and all my efforts in the direction of my highest goal. They speak to me about the inner shift that must take place, about the outer movement I need to make to direct my sadhana—which is actually every detail in my life, both practical and subtle. A Sweet Surprise 2013 will become the newborn gem that I will hold dearly in my heart and in my mind for it to grow and reveal its most hidden depths of meaning. May this light in the form of the Guru’s words illumine our year, illumine our lives forever.
a devotee from Mexico City, Mexico
When I was 14, Gurumayi gave the Siddha Yoga Message,
Everything Happens for the Best.
This Message was emblazoned on an enormous banner displayed in the Annapurna kitchen. I mention this because I have used this Message since then. In all my moments of feeling overwhelmed, or small, or doubtful Gurumayi's Message
Everything Happens for the Best would reverberate in my mind; and her strength would be my strength.
Thank you, Gurumayi, for your gift of strength in knowledge. Thank you for giving me words to live by.
a devotee from New York, USA
To begin each year by receiving Gurumayi’s teachings in the form of the Siddha Yoga Message is such an amazing gift of grace. For me, it is the ultimate way to step forward into the New Year with focus and intention. Looking back, each and every one of these Messages helped me chart a course for my sadhana throughout the year they were given. And, cumulatively from year to year and across the tapestry of all 22 years my contemplation and implementation of these teachings has subtly and yet profoundly transformed my understanding and my life.
a devotee from Florida, USA
Reading this sharing about A Sweet Surprise, I experienced quite a lot of energy and it brought A Sweet Surprise more into my awareness — it's happening so soon!
a devotee from Auckland, New Zealand
I learned so much about Siddha Yoga history by reading the share. I didn’t realize how rich the tradition is, and how far back Gurumayi’s Messages go! The beautiful and clear writing made this a joy to read.
a devotee from Maryland, USA