Dadi Janki visits Gina & Morel's Healthy Home
 
Dadi Janki, joint administrative head of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, gave a program for friends and spiritual family

   
The Healthy Home, cottage, barn and extension on the left has panoramic views
The extension is created as a place for transfomration and interfaith sharing
The stage area ready for Dadi Janki, one of the 12 Keepers of Wisdom in world
Many floral arrangements add to the special sacred atmosphere
The large conservatory sits out in woodland which Morel's family planted in ...
Dadi Janki arrives early and is welcomed by Gina
Dadi wants to see the WHOLE house and visits every room!!
Oh-oh! Gina is hoping Dadi doesn't want to see Gina's office... But she does!
Gina's desk is on the inspection list too. Oh well!
Morel offers a hand down. Dadi skips down saying, "I should be helping you!"
"Acha!" means "OK!" Dadi looks out on the beautiful garden and lake
Morel shares with Dadi excitedly
Dadi likes the kitchen. What's cooking? Vegetarian, organic, wholefood. Good!
What a treat for Gina to host Dadi in her wholefood kitchen.
Pearls of wisdom shared.
Dadi pushes Morel playfully.
Dadi comments on Morel's new book and brings a tear to Morel's eye
Looking across the hills created by a glacier and the garden created in 2004
At Morel's desk looking at Morel's "Book of Personal & Global Transformat...
New and old friends from near and far. Everyone feels like family.
We are ready to begin. Dadi starts with "Om Shanti, I am peace".
Dadi's words are translated with the backdrop of the beautiful Aire Valley
Dadi responds to questions: "How do you manage not to get stressed?"
"I take three pills each morning to keep me healthy: Love, Joy and Peace!"
Gina thanks Dadi on behalf of everyone. "We are very happy to be with you."
Morel thanks Dadi for her inspiration and gives a copy of his new book.
Gina gives Dadi a far infra-red & magnetic Travel Blanket for her many jo...
Dadi snuggles under. "I like light bed clothes. I'll sleep under it tonight".
Precious gifts. Dadi gives a beautiful picture for their meditation room
Dadi reads: The Book of Personal & Global Transformation approvingly
The book talks about finding your purpose. Dadi fels this is the right question.
Dadi shares lovely sweets (Toli) and eye contact soul-to-soul (Drishti)
Katrina receives Toli
Dadi connects with Cathryn from the Global Women's Peace Initiative
David signs the Guest Book. "Every time I come here it is special"
Jackie & Julie reconnect after first meeting up on our Women's Day event
Anna Pritchard from Keighley is radiant
Anna's husband Rev Jonathan shares brotherly love with Morel.
Valerie and Cathryn have both travelled up from the south: London & Reading
Dadi signs the Guest book appreciating the space she has visited
It's dark as Dadi leaves. It's late but tomorrow starts early as usual.
Waving goodbye to Dadi and her convoy
Inside the candles are really glowing against the backdrop of night
The big room has quite a different look in the dark with candles & spotli...
Meanwhile, the Buddha sits and quietly looks on
And, like the 35 people who joined us, the kitchen mirror has a special glow.
One local paper has just published a photo and short story of Dadi's visit
The Craven Herald, Voice of the Dales since 1853, records the event too.