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Atma · Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Posts: 98

Tete wrote in BK / XBK Dialogue:

Tete · Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 169

Atma,

If Aidan was left out it was not intentional, I never knew of Aidan and I was simply being told this before rushing to work, with the one that told me. As you know I don't know much about the religious aspects and therefore would know even less about those that followed. Please feel free to amend the post.

The ones I have met are still in contact although not as frequent as before. It must seem like a surprise to you that I don't know many things, but it is the truth. It would seem I have an encyclopedia in the house and yet find myself here asking questions.

I will put it in its simpler terms; last year when we went to see Dadi Janki I had no idea I was suppose to get in line and didn't! I read today's post by Howiemac and thought Oh BOY! Don't even know the protocol.

I am not a dumb woman by any means I just didn't know any of this. I am gradually coming back to where I was before everything blew up in my face.

I somehow just don’t feel the love in how you phrase things to me here. Sad

I would hope you would see I am just trying to get my life back. I worked very hard to make a better world. Naive perhaps! This is who I am, someone healing her wounds and trying to make the best of it while struggling to make sense of it.

Regards,

Tete

Atma · Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Posts: 98

Tete wrote:

gyaniwasi · Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 167

Hi Atma,
I recall some mention of Aidan being somewhere in South America. Like you, I'm curious about his experience. I remember him, and most of those early brothers and sisters from the London and Australian centres, as being very warm people - just as I experienced the Indian brothers and sisters as being very warm and hospitable.
Aidan struck me as very versatile and of course very serviceable in those days. I recall him singing the early gyan songs in one of the sub-dialects of Hindi - something sounding like "canada". That was in 1978 in New Dehli. A few years later he and some other talented brothers - including Eugene - made a beautiful album called "Diamond Harbour". The lyrics and arrangements were superb for that time of the century, to say the least. Ken O'Donnel from Australia - who later migrated to Brazil - also wrote a beautiful book of poems much of which was later put to music. I think I might still have a copy of that cassette somewhere. You should be familiar with some of this judging from the length of your association.
But back to Aidan: I remember a short story by him published in one of the World Renewal magazines. I think it was about a king who fell from grace but then through (BK) 'self knowledge' realised his mistakes and so turned around to face their consequences with that strength. That story was based on the power of recognizing one's 'karma' and left a lasting impression on me. I have no recollection of Aidan being egoistic, but then I didn't know him well. Like you, I can understand Dadi Janki's style of BK 'summary judgement.' I also have fond memories of Simon (who I learnt later migrated to the US), and Terry from Australia, and Julian and Wadi and Joy. Does anyone remember Wesley from Jamaica and Garfield from Trinidad? They were both in London at that time. Wesley had a soft and silky voice and sang beautifully. That London group was truly talented. Ah, those were short but memorable days!
One person whose story I'd love to hear directly is Heidi, who walked aside and formed her own group then almost led them to a 'mass suicide'... I hope one day they can find this site and share their reflections with us.

Warm regards,
Gy
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"Those were the days my friend ..."

xBK · Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 169

Aidan Walker has a wife and couple of kids, studied English at Cambridge Uni, very hard working (works as an Editor), hard working in life and play, very talented, about 53, latest photo of new baby (a spanking new motorcycle) Shocked

, studied Hindi, multi-talented, great person/friend. (Lived with Aidan and Charlie in early days in England)

Ken: Talented beyond measure, High IQ (one of the brightest I have met), in Brazil last 25 years, well known in So. America. Has made many music CDs (some here at our house), Senior BK in So. America, written many books, often on Brazilian TV, about 53 years old. Originally from Sydney.

Eugene: Talented as a child always talking about the scientific method Smile

and other wonders of the world at an early age and even more impressive as an adult. He is a great father, husband and educator. Good memories of him and his family. Very
Happy

Michael Timmins: Still with BKs, Joe (brother), and Margaret still in Sydney.

Waddy: Still in Florida with BKs.

Charlie: Still in Sydney.

Rob: In Costa Rica being Rob. Wink

Pat: In love, living life with a wonderful woman. Very Happy

xBK

Tete · Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 169

Atma,

Thank you and have a happy Holiday Season. Sorry for the delay, it is often hard to be chatty about these matters. I understand that Atma means soul. Still learning..........

Regards,

Tete

Tete · Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 169

Atma,

I have given some thought about why I responded in such a raw (transparent way) to your question about Aidan. I have become so fragile. I kid you not when I say I didn't know. That is why I realize I saw many things and didn't even know what I was seeing (I was never told).

Hope you understand and that we are good. Very Happy

Regards,

Tete

Atma · Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Posts: 98

Tete,

We are definitely good. Smile

Enjoy the holidays.

tween · Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 9 Location: UK

Waddy.

She thinks I'm her mother in a previous life.

Allow me to explain..

When I started out on my BK path I contacted the US site [pre-UK site days] and offered my skills.

From then we developed into email buddies.

Once she noted that she always contacted me to tell me about where she was going on her travels. "It's like you're my mother" she said.

And I divined a bit and said "Yes, do you remember the valley we lived in and the horses?"

She was quite shaken, "Yes.. actually we DID live in a valley with horses"

I think we both laughed that spiritual knowing laugh to ourselves.

One day I'm down at GRC and there is this Irish sister giving Murli lessons and drishti. And it was during drishti that we both felt each other. That was quite something. We'd neve seen each other before, but both recognised each other at that moment.

Years later, subsequent to my drifting away, I took a girlfriend [victoria] at the time to GRC and Waddy was there [again]. We had a lovely time and ate lunch with Waddy. She said things about Victoria's relationship with her father [who was very overpowering] that victoria had never realised without knowing anything about it.

A very lovely and perceptive and powerful soul. I miss her.

I had no idea she was 'one of the first westerners' till now.

administrator · Site Admin Joined: 15 Nov 2003 Posts: 48

tween should not have posted here, as he did not have permission as required for this exclusive forum. However, in view of his apparent xBK status, we extend the invitation retrospectively and hence his infraction is cured.

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tween · Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 9 Location: UK