A Dear participant of the Moved by Love Retreat held in September 2015, sent us this beautiful poem on her experience :)


“Go go go ...just go to MBL dont ask questions “...said my friend Bubbles

Precisely how i landed in Sugadh leaving behind all my troubles..........................

The logical mind kept asking me “ whaaat ? you don’t even know where you are going ?”

And a hopeful heart answered , Bubbles knows what she is doing ..................

So pushed myself with blind trust , landed full of curiosity at Sugadh ESI

Warm welcome , kind words, assuring hugs ....”Woooow ..where am I ?”................

A breathtaking campus, a kitchen where everyone helps to cook the next meal,

Friendly folks, generous hearts , big smiles and hugs that really heal ! .............

Everyone is so happy simply being in the space ,

There is no stress , no hurry , no rat race !..................

Sharing without fear of judgement, caring without worry of being hurt in return

Dancing with “compassion clowns” easily fixes that deep heart burn ..............

Floral rangolis, beautiful lamps , flawless hospitality ..gifts and “little hearts”

Volunteers work hard secretly to unfold big surprises in small parts.........

You can pray , share , play , sing , cry and even dance

Trust me there is nowhere else you get this golden chance !...............

You can sweep the campus , meditate or volunteer to cook at dawn,

And at night you can sleep under a starry sky on a lush green lawn.............

Learn to make brooms and clean what is around you with full dedication,

And Lo behold suddenly you find , a sparkling clean “Inner self” which was hidden............

Surrender yourself to this space and you will get proteins for your soul,

At least once in life allow yourself to be in a “humble receiver’s” role ...........

My mind compares the outside world where I am called a “misfit”,

Where all this behaviour would be met with just one question “Have you lost it ?!!”...............

Abundant joy to share meals and chai, blending seamlessly with this bunch,

What fun it is to steal others plates for cleaning them after lunch !.........

You will never be the same person after a silent candle light dinner,

Against the backdrop of a dark night your inner light will glitter............

What an idiot I have been to eat dinner watching television every day ,

Here a meditative meal served with unconditional love can put any 7 star meal to dismay......

It is only blessed people that this special space attracts ,

The 3 day retreat grows on them and unearths hidden facts !............

Who am I ? What do I really want ? What really matters in life ?

Could I go deep within and find peace in this daily strife ?.....................

At MBL one is actually unlearning, because so many Myths are bashed,

... bowing down at every third step and getting your big big ego thrashed..........

Shut your bollywood music, hard rock and jazz in this space temporarily ,

Tune in to soulful kabir bhajans and catch your soul humming merrily !................

Forget filmi heroes , chuck the bookish theories

Meet humble real life heroes and live their stories !...................

And if you thought you need to come here only after retirement ,

You will be blown off by the abundant contribution of youngsters present !.................

If all the youth in the world attend this retreat the world will be a different place,

And all those who are older can learn here how to age with grace !....................

Small gifts, big impact, true feelings, deep gratitude, tiny gestures and uncontrollable tears

Feeling grrrrrrrrreat about yourself despite your shortcomings and fears !.................

The “Maitri Space” and “Moved By Love” ..simple names which are so very apt

They transport you to a space where you want to be permanently trapped !.............

When I returned I thanked Bubbles - full of love and happy emotions ,

And then told every person whom I loved .... “Go go go just go to MBL...dont ask questions “........

- Vandanaa Neginhal , Pune

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