I am in awe. I feel that Gurumayi is everywhere. The moving and spiraling circles and rings—it is as if Gurumayi has reached inside me and painted them exactly as I experience them. When I think about how profound these images and movements in space are, and wonder why it is like this, I can hear Gurumayi saying to me,
I am here…, you are here….
In “Season’s Greetings” I experience that the universe is breathing in and out, that we are part of it, and that this is where I can find Gurumayi. I am comforted, perfectly content.
Pennsylvania, United States
After watching Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2024” over the last week, I feel my heart becoming lighter and more joyous. I have taken in the profound truth that we are all linked together on this planet. And I am opening up to being “cradled in the light that emanates from the endless constellation of stars.” What a sublime Christmas gift to us from Gurumayi to be reminded of these deeper truths!
Canberra, Australia
I experience a deep sense of assurance and protection as I see the image of the peacock feather appearing over the map of the world with the stars above. The map becomes a globe and then turns into the shimmering Blue Pearl. To me this is a visual depiction of the Guru’s grace blessing this whole world, which, at its essence, is the Blue Pearl.
I feel the same sense of assurance and protection as I imagine everyone everywhere under the firmament with Gurumayi—all of us bathed in, blessed by, and held in the light of God.
And as I experience the image of the sparkling gold spiral, I sense that at our true essence we are made of the light of God—each of us there together sparkling with Gurumayi—and that we ultimately merge into the light of God.
California, United States
I found myself entranced by all the exquisite, colorful details of this wonderful blessing from Gurumayi. I felt like I was in a kaleidoscope of Consciousness and this poem emerged:
The Kaleidoscope of Consciousness
Here
beneath countless galaxies
the kaleidoscope of Consciousness
dances
supremely unconcerned with
whether we
dance with it
in ecstasy or in sorrow
in denial or resistance
supremely unconcerned with
the vast continents
of our thoughts and words and actions
Here
beneath countless galaxies
it is easy
to forget we are
also within it
too easy
to lose ourselves in
the barking minutiae
of our own self-importance
The kaleidoscope of Consciousness
is always recycling itself
in an endless and bewitching
dance of countless and unique
shapes and colors
And if we’re able
to hold still
(even for a moment)
it will always remind us
that each moment
everything becomes new
each moment
we become new
Washington, United States
I always loved looking through kaleidoscopes when I was a child. I found it enchanting to see the world around me in creative and unexpected patterns. In receiving Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2024,” I feel that I have received the gift of the most sublime and mysterious kind of kaleidoscope—one through which I can view the inner world, my inner being.
As I begin to listen and watch, I notice that my in-breath and out-breath start to become harmonized, and it seems that the
prana shakti is turning this ascending kaleidoscope. I find my innate joy bubbling up as I behold the ever-renewing rainbow resplendence inside! When I reach the zenith of my own being, I find that I am at a new vantage point to greet myself and the world around me—one from which I can I see that I am light, that we are all light.
Over these days, I have been remembering and reaching for this inner resplendence and experiencing the blessings of my Shri Guru through this remarkable gift.
New York, United States
Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings”
accompanies me.
As I pass by the stream, I hear
its protective murmur lulling me,
I follow it to the sea
where its blissful waves rock us,
I float with the stream to be a cloud
waved along by a gentle breeze,
and I glide joyously over the raindrops
until I flow back into the stream.
At each step of this journey
I rejoice to hear
the sublime and sacred
primordial vibration.
Valladolid, Spain
I have been experiencing Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2024” and reading the shares about it again and again. The more I focus my eyes and ears and heart on what I am seeing, hearing, and feeling, the more I notice, experience, and understand.
Today, as I heard the sounds of the ocean and saw what seemed to me to be images of the inner world and the outer world, the words “inner and outer landscape” came to my mind. These words were fresh in my mind because in my Sadhana Circle we have been studying Gurumayi’s teachings, “Renewing Your Inner and Outer Landscape,” which we received earlier this year. It feels to me like immersing myself in “Season’s Greetings 2024” is one more way for me to study and experience these teachings of Gurumayi’s in a subtle, multisensory way.
California, United States
Gurumayi’s words are so reassuring. Yes, there is a place inside where we are always together—in the stillness, silence, and bliss of this very moment. These words strengthen this reality for me and take me beyond the doubts of my mind.
Clifton Hill, Australia
There is truly an awakening power in this “Season’s Greetings” from Gurumayi. It is opening my heart to the creative potential of the present moment—its potential for love, joy, and playfulness.
As the year reaches its culmination, I’m grateful to Gurumayi for giving me this extraordinary visual and verbal gift to convey the miracle of the moment we are living in, together, right now.
New York, United States
As I listened to and watched “Season’s Greetings,” my breath deepened, my eyes focused, and my soul came fully into the present moment of grace and peace.
California, United States
Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings” brings lightness to my life. The rising bubbles bring joy to my heart and remind me that everything is a play of the
shakti. It is as though I can feel the rain of stars touching my head and trickling down my body. The sensation reminds me of receiving Gurumayi’s
darshan through the brush of her peacock feathers.
I like the play of shapes and colors because it reminds me of the creative potential of the
shakti. It is as if everything consists of small pieces that are always coming together in new ways. This reminds me that everything can become new again and again.
With the help of Gurumayi’s grace, I can renew myself and my
sadhana again and again. I am inspired to loosen my grip on things, to accept what is, and to trust the flow of things.
Gottmadingen, Germany
“Season’s Greetings 2024” from Gurumayi is an immersive experience. Each day I open this gift, seeing new things, hearing new sounds, all my senses bathed in Gurumayi’s love. Is that Ganesha’s closed eye in the emerging folds of amber? Are those blades of grass dancing in the translucent orbs?
There is something universal in the shapes and the movement of kaleidoscopic colors and swirls—all are nourishing nectar for my mind and heart.
This gift grounds me in the connection with Gurumayi and with everyone on this planet. It is an affirmation of the divinity that unites us all.
Rhode Island, United States
“Season’s Greetings 2024” from Gurumayi feels like a soothing balm to my soul. I feel deeply aligned with the universe and all the elements of nature. Many years ago when I was contemplating my life’s purpose, I silently prayed for guidance on what my life’s goal should be. As I looked up at the sky, a bright star shone down on me. In that moment, the answer came: “Your goal is to become a star.”
Today, while viewing “Season’s Greetings,” I felt a profound connection—I was the light behind the stars that sparkle, and all I need is just to be and flow with grace.
I am grateful to Gurumayi for the transformative energy and blessings of this magical greeting that stirred my inner being.
New Delhi, India
We are together.
Through the many colors and shapes,
we are together.
Amidst the movement and stillness,
we are together.
In the sounds and in the silence,
we are together.
Connection, wonder, and remembrance.
Gratitude to Gurumayi for these gifts from her magnificent “Season’s Greetings.”
New York, United States
I am deeply grateful for this teaching from Shri Gurumayi. The gorgeous imagery of nature interwoven into shapes reminiscent of an eye, a galaxy, and a spiral brought great stillness and curiosity to my mind.
The first time I experienced this year’s “Season’s Greetings,” I thought about all people being wrapped in this celestial light and how unequivocally unified we are. From this perspective, I am reinspired to share God’s light with everyone, to laugh and find joyful moments with others, and to maintain a firm hold on the truth that we are together in this light.
New York, United States
The part I loved the most was when all of the colors came in and you saw the Blue Pearl, and it had the background that is blue, white, a little pink, yellow, and green. It was just so beautiful! It made my heart burst. I was so happy!
a seven-year-old from New York, United States
As I watched “Season’s Greetings 2024,” I recalled a heart-opening experience I had while meditating during a
satsang with Gurumayi in 1998.
I was lying on a rubber raft on the water looking up at the star-filled night sky, when I suddenly realized that the stars were actively radiating love to me, and that I indeed lived in a benevolent universe. It made me acutely aware that my cultural conditioning had incorrectly indoctrinated me with the belief that the universe was neutral, at best, and often malevolent.
I am deeply grateful to be reminded once again that loving light is the true nature of this divine universe.
New Mexico, United States
All day, as the joyous busyness of the holiday season was gathering momentum, I have been reminding myself to focus on my breathing and to hold onto Gurumayi’s calming presence within. At the day’s end, when I opened the website, I was delighted to see this most timely gift from Gurumayi. As the images unfolded, I felt myself become quiet, carried by the movements dissolving moment by moment. Gurumayi’s words “I am here” landed in my heart. Yes, Shri Guru is perfectly in this place, as am I.
Hampton, Australia
As I contemplate the video and Gurumayi’s words, I see the multi-faceted process of creation. In this process, I see the infinite Consciousness manifesting itself in a myriad of colors and forms from which the world appears.
In order for me to stay connected to the divine light of Consciousness that shines as the Blue Pearl, I must keep my awareness in my heart, the abode of God. In this way, I escape the attraction of my senses that makes me fall into illusion.
When I look at the firmament, I enter a space of light, freedom, and eternity illuminated by the Blue Pearl.
Rodez, France
From the very beginning of this sublime video, I felt immersed in the spiral of crystal lights. And when the words, “I am here,” appeared on the screen, I was very moved because, these days, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for Gurumayi’s loving and awesome presence in my life.
Not only are we very fortunate to be here all together, but we are “cradled in the light”—the light of the Guru, the light of the Blue Pearl. This wonderful “Season’s Greetings” ends with a rain of light and love—which filled me with great joy and sweet laughter. What a great way to end the magnificent year 2024!
Quebec, Canada
I love “Season’s Greetings 2024” from Gurumayi. All the shapes, colors, sounds, and light inspire me and uplift my spirit. What I love most is the end, when all the stars dance from the sky to the earth. I then close my eyes and imagine these stars falling from my head into my whole body. I feel blessed every time and a wonderful feeling of gratitude and love fills me.
Konolfingen, Switzerland
I am grateful for the glimpse into my wondrous inner world as I watched Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings.” By the time I arrived at Gurumayi’s teachings in her “Gift of Words,” I was in that connection with Gurumayi, myself, and this magical universe. The kaleidoscope of colors and textures in “Season’s Greetings” made me think of the myriad ways I experience day-to-day life, and how all of it is nothing but the movements of the same light.
New York, United States
I marvel at the beauty of Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings 2024.” The sound of the ocean, the play of spirals, the lights, the Earth, the cosmos—all make me feel that she is already with me. Suddenly, she affirms that we are together, under the light. And I feel protected. Her divine darshan arrives, once again, at the right moment.
Oleiros, Spain
What an immense gift, what inspiring images, what heavenly sound! I am grateful to Gurumayi for her “Gift of Words,” bearing peace and grace. That pronoun we made me feel strongly how together we all are—we are one! Watching the video, I let myself go and saw all of us like wonderful transparent bubbles rising in the universe of stars.
Naples, Italy
This morning after meditating, I opened the Siddha Yoga path website to “Season’s Greetings 2024.” Watching the amazing video, I was reminded of a meditation experience I had a few weeks ago. Rivers of blue light emerged from and disappeared into the profound cosmic darkness. From cosmic darkness, galaxies, stars, the Blue Pearl—the planet Earth filled with sparkling light took the form of pine trees.
I am grateful to Gurumayi for the beauty of her love made manifest in this video.
California, United States
The music, the images, and the playful lights dancing throughout the “Gift of Words” made me feel bouncy and buoyant, joyful and at ease, “cradled in the light” and in the blessed words from Gurumayi. She reminds me that we are all, in fact, here in this dance of life together, creating the world experience we share.
South Melbourne, Australia
I am very grateful to Gurumayi for her continual showering of love and grace, and for this exquisite “Season’s Greetings.” It is filled with light, love, and shimmering stars, which I, for one, can certainly use right now. Gurumayi always has the perfect gift for me, no matter the season.
New York, United States
When reading Gurumayi’s words, I immediately felt such a warmth of comfort and gratitude flowing like a river inside, knowing that indeed we are not alone—we are always together traveling under this firmament of light that Gurumayi describes.
Massachusetts, United States
In viewing Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings,” I feel that I am in the cave of the Heart, surrounded by the grace of Gurumayi. In this infinite universe, I feel I am protected now and forever; that we are on a journey originating in light, sustained by light, and returning to light; and that we have been gifted a Sadguru to guide us back to our origin, to our home.
California, United States
Over the last few days, I noticed that my mind has been quite restless, jumping from one thought to another, one task to another. When I sat down to view Shri Gurumayi’s “Season’s Greetings,” it immediately centered me. My gaze was fixed on the artwork elements dissolving and appearing on the screen. My mind instantly calmed down; I could feel my thoughts slow down and connect with the shakti of each element of Shri Gurumayi’s greeting. I was fully present in the moment.
When the “Gift of Words” started appearing on the screen, I felt so blissful, so happy and peaceful within. As we near the conclusion of 2024, this video montage comes as true prasad, as a gift of our Guru’s love!
New Delhi, India
What a most beautiful Christmas gift! I absolutely felt the light and love of Gurumayi all throughout “Season’s Greetings.” I felt drawn inside with the pulsating visuals. I felt my breath pulsate with them. I especially felt Gurumayi’s blessings and love shower over me at the end.
Washington, United States