"Dinner and Divinity": June 2010

I am currently reading The Alchemist. Perhaps you've read it too? (If not, I'd HIGHLY recommend it). At one point in the novel, a strangely divine character remarks that "when you want something, the Universe conspires to help you achieve it." Currently, I want to build community, get to know my neighbors, strengthen friendships and create a better world, one day, one activity, one dinner at a time. Slowly but surely, the Universe has been aiding me to achieve this, more every day. Dinner and Divinity has proudly become the foundation of this community building. Every week we hold it, new connections are made and those that are once strangers become dear friends.

This week's D&D keep this tradition alive. After a delicious meal of salad, chicken stir fry with peanut sauce, rice and fried chicken(which sadly I don't have any pictures of), we gathered together and let the divinity flow. First we discussed a new activity we'll be starting next month. For about 5 weeks (meeting once a week), we will be holding a study group on "the life of the spirit,"seeking to expand our understanding of prayer, the soul and how to live a life of service. Putting our learnings into action, participants will embark on community building acts of service, like hosting their own 'Dinner and Divinity' style gathering. All are welcome so send me a email if you are interested in joining.

We finished our gathering with interfaith writings complemented by some instrumental music, songs and sing-a-longs, dessert and lots of discussion. Look forward to seeing you at our next gathering, June 25th at 7pm.

O and yesterday I got my 'hot yoga' on at Be Evolution. The postures, the heat, rocked my body yet refreshed my soul. Next month we'll be bringing the yoga to D&D (but will be skipping the heat!)

Om shanti. :)