Dear Alan, I just got the sad message that my best friend died unexpectedly ... I can relate to what you just described ... timeless space ... it is just me ( and intense feelings) ... the present ... and some form of eternity ... no use fighting it ... just being ... sitting with it ...
After a while, when I " switch" to " the present in action" - I' m of course very glad that you are doing well now ... :-) :-) Bless Jonathan for being with you and reacting in the right way. Take good care :-) with love Inge
Inge, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your best friend. It's hard. I get it. And we can be with it. In fact, it's actually the best we can do--to be with our loss, to be with the dear departed friend, and to be with who you are now. And to know that she is with you in a different way now. Your friendship moves to another level. And it goes on. Life goes on in so many more forms and ways that we realize here in this three-dimensional realm. And so, I'm holding you in my heart. Thank you for what you have written here. Sending love...
I am a new follower of your work. I am so inspired by how you dropped into this situation with such openess and awareness. It reminded me of Ram Dass's experience after his stroke and writing Still Here.
I went back and read your previous post again. I needed those words. I've been living in reaction instead of choice. Today is a new day. This moment is pregnant with opportunities to love and show up.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and clarity. Be well.
Hello Tomi, thank you for your lovely comment. And welcome to my Substack! You are welcome to join the Monday Meditation tomorrow at 10 am ET for 20 minutes if you wish. We'll be working with the idea of choice that you mention in your comment. There is no cost--a series of weekly meditations I offer for free. https://transformationalpresence.org/free-monday-meditations-with-alan/
By registering, you receive a recording link if you are not able to join the live session. Thank you again for your kind words here.
Alan, thank you for that beautiful and generously vulnerable sharing. I was recently listening to Cynthia Bourgeault in a conversation about Thomas Keating, and particularly was struck between the similarities between your writing about this moment in your life and his moving into unity consciousness. I thought to share the link with you in case you haven’t seen it. I often read your posts and wonder if you Cynthia know each other or have worked together. I have appreciated your incredible work and generous offerings for years. Thank you for all you do and all you are. https://youtu.be/bHyhN2cTRVU?si=KlXAJnKYqu4wPTeK
Thank you so much, Karrie, for your beautiful comment. And I'm honored to be recognized as in line with Cynthia Bourgeault and Thomas Keating. Thank you. I will have a look at the link you include here. Thank you again for your generous words.
Alan, Wishing you rest and a swift recovery. Thank you for sharing this profound experience and the invite to mindful awareness of what is introducing itself to us. Even in the destress of confusion the clarity of heart remains. The manner in which you cho(o)se to ‘be’ and you keep sharing for the benefit of others is deeply inspirational.
Dear Alan, my first thoughts as I began reading were: uh, uh, whaaat?
As I continued reading your post I remembered first that all experiences are unique to each of us and appears that your experience was blessed with awareness and grace mixed with a timeless quality.
The Lotus Sutra teaches the concept of “Time without beginning or end”.
The timeless quality of the 45 hours sounds like an awakening that transcended our space-time continuum.
I offer prayers and great compassion to you Alan as you continue your journey with what wants to happen. Much Love ❤️ to you friend and mentor.
Thank you, Glenn. It was indeed a "time without beginning or end"--not at all the first time I've experienced that, yet this time was indeed quite profound. Thank you for prayers and compassion. I am doing well.
Dear dear Alan… a reset… thats what coming up…blank.. unknown… clear…beyond fear, good and bad….i feel connected.. not using time, live time… i sent you love, worldwide love….
What an extraordinary and clarifying (yet at the same time mystifying) experience, Alan. A real portal into the unknown, and here you were, just present in the portal. I'm so glad you're all right, and I wonder where this experience will take you, and what you will share here. Blessings to you.
Thank you so much, Cate. The journey continues as do the blessings, the learning, the gifts, the wondering, and the not knowing. Thank you for your good wishes.
Good morning ☀️ Alan. Sending you healing light as you move toward what wants to happen next. Yes, I use those words often in my life and have since meeting you that time on Costa Rica. I cannot imagine how scary this thing has been, yet here you are conveying the opportunity in it all. 🥰 be well.
Wendy, thank you for your beautiful message. I remember our time together in Costa Rica for Soul Mission so well. It was my first time to teach there. Thank you for staying connected, and I'm smiling as I read that you continue to live by "what want to happen." All blessings...
Alan, my heart was in my throat as I read your first two paragraphs. TIA immediately came to mind. I had a friend who experienced the same (she recovered well). And by the end of the article, my heart had traveled up to my brain and I thought “only Alan” could write this deeply about such an experience. Blessings coming your way for a full and proper recovery!
Alan, my first response was a fearful one, concern for you and your wellbeing. (still concerned, by the way) Then, as I read on, your words began to soothe that fear, and I could only marvel at how you not only accepted, but invite in, the liminal space, the space in between, with such grace. Blessings to you at this time in the in between. I hope you'll continue to share your journey with us, so we may learn how to be with our own deeper conversations. Love, light and awe always.
Thank you, Linda. Your words mean a lot to me. Indeed, the liminal space. Somehow I feel very at home there--a safety and nurture there that I cannot explain yet know deeply. Thank you for your care and concern. As for continuing to share my journey, I can't not do that. It feels like part of my "assignment" now. Thank you for the beauty you bring through your writing and photos as well. Gifts we share! All blessings...
"Not because the job was finished now, but because I realized I had taken it as far as I could, and now the role was ready for someone else. Liberation."
These words have landed in the right place for me. Thank you Alan
Dear Alan, I just got the sad message that my best friend died unexpectedly ... I can relate to what you just described ... timeless space ... it is just me ( and intense feelings) ... the present ... and some form of eternity ... no use fighting it ... just being ... sitting with it ...
After a while, when I " switch" to " the present in action" - I' m of course very glad that you are doing well now ... :-) :-) Bless Jonathan for being with you and reacting in the right way. Take good care :-) with love Inge
Inge, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your best friend. It's hard. I get it. And we can be with it. In fact, it's actually the best we can do--to be with our loss, to be with the dear departed friend, and to be with who you are now. And to know that she is with you in a different way now. Your friendship moves to another level. And it goes on. Life goes on in so many more forms and ways that we realize here in this three-dimensional realm. And so, I'm holding you in my heart. Thank you for what you have written here. Sending love...
Dear Alan,
I am a new follower of your work. I am so inspired by how you dropped into this situation with such openess and awareness. It reminded me of Ram Dass's experience after his stroke and writing Still Here.
I went back and read your previous post again. I needed those words. I've been living in reaction instead of choice. Today is a new day. This moment is pregnant with opportunities to love and show up.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and clarity. Be well.
Hello Tomi, thank you for your lovely comment. And welcome to my Substack! You are welcome to join the Monday Meditation tomorrow at 10 am ET for 20 minutes if you wish. We'll be working with the idea of choice that you mention in your comment. There is no cost--a series of weekly meditations I offer for free. https://transformationalpresence.org/free-monday-meditations-with-alan/
By registering, you receive a recording link if you are not able to join the live session. Thank you again for your kind words here.
Alan, thank you for that beautiful and generously vulnerable sharing. I was recently listening to Cynthia Bourgeault in a conversation about Thomas Keating, and particularly was struck between the similarities between your writing about this moment in your life and his moving into unity consciousness. I thought to share the link with you in case you haven’t seen it. I often read your posts and wonder if you Cynthia know each other or have worked together. I have appreciated your incredible work and generous offerings for years. Thank you for all you do and all you are. https://youtu.be/bHyhN2cTRVU?si=KlXAJnKYqu4wPTeK
Thank you so much, Karrie, for your beautiful comment. And I'm honored to be recognized as in line with Cynthia Bourgeault and Thomas Keating. Thank you. I will have a look at the link you include here. Thank you again for your generous words.
I am a new reader, and your words deeply touched me. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤️
Janet, thank you so much. And welcome to Transformational Presence on Substack. I'm glad you are here!
Alan, Wishing you rest and a swift recovery. Thank you for sharing this profound experience and the invite to mindful awareness of what is introducing itself to us. Even in the destress of confusion the clarity of heart remains. The manner in which you cho(o)se to ‘be’ and you keep sharing for the benefit of others is deeply inspirational.
Thank you 🙏🏾
Thank you so much for your generous words, Steven. I appreciate that very much. I believe we will meet in June in Sweden and I look forward to that!
Yes we will Alan!
Dear Alan, my first thoughts as I began reading were: uh, uh, whaaat?
As I continued reading your post I remembered first that all experiences are unique to each of us and appears that your experience was blessed with awareness and grace mixed with a timeless quality.
The Lotus Sutra teaches the concept of “Time without beginning or end”.
The timeless quality of the 45 hours sounds like an awakening that transcended our space-time continuum.
I offer prayers and great compassion to you Alan as you continue your journey with what wants to happen. Much Love ❤️ to you friend and mentor.
Thank you, Glenn. It was indeed a "time without beginning or end"--not at all the first time I've experienced that, yet this time was indeed quite profound. Thank you for prayers and compassion. I am doing well.
Dear dear Alan… a reset… thats what coming up…blank.. unknown… clear…beyond fear, good and bad….i feel connected.. not using time, live time… i sent you love, worldwide love….
Thank you so much, Lidwien! I receive!
What an extraordinary and clarifying (yet at the same time mystifying) experience, Alan. A real portal into the unknown, and here you were, just present in the portal. I'm so glad you're all right, and I wonder where this experience will take you, and what you will share here. Blessings to you.
Thank you so much, Cate. The journey continues as do the blessings, the learning, the gifts, the wondering, and the not knowing. Thank you for your good wishes.
❤️ Thank you, and, as always, all my love!
Thank you, and to you, from me--so much love.
Good morning ☀️ Alan. Sending you healing light as you move toward what wants to happen next. Yes, I use those words often in my life and have since meeting you that time on Costa Rica. I cannot imagine how scary this thing has been, yet here you are conveying the opportunity in it all. 🥰 be well.
Wendy, thank you for your beautiful message. I remember our time together in Costa Rica for Soul Mission so well. It was my first time to teach there. Thank you for staying connected, and I'm smiling as I read that you continue to live by "what want to happen." All blessings...
Alan, my heart was in my throat as I read your first two paragraphs. TIA immediately came to mind. I had a friend who experienced the same (she recovered well). And by the end of the article, my heart had traveled up to my brain and I thought “only Alan” could write this deeply about such an experience. Blessings coming your way for a full and proper recovery!
Thank you, Jane. Your words touch me.
Alan, my first response was a fearful one, concern for you and your wellbeing. (still concerned, by the way) Then, as I read on, your words began to soothe that fear, and I could only marvel at how you not only accepted, but invite in, the liminal space, the space in between, with such grace. Blessings to you at this time in the in between. I hope you'll continue to share your journey with us, so we may learn how to be with our own deeper conversations. Love, light and awe always.
Thank you, Linda. Your words mean a lot to me. Indeed, the liminal space. Somehow I feel very at home there--a safety and nurture there that I cannot explain yet know deeply. Thank you for your care and concern. As for continuing to share my journey, I can't not do that. It feels like part of my "assignment" now. Thank you for the beauty you bring through your writing and photos as well. Gifts we share! All blessings...
I'm so glad, Sharon, thank you!
"Not because the job was finished now, but because I realized I had taken it as far as I could, and now the role was ready for someone else. Liberation."
These words have landed in the right place for me. Thank you Alan