Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Amma, "the Divine Mother"



Two years ago I watched a documentary about her. She's called the "Hugging Saint" because she goes on world tours to literally hug the world. She starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 a.m., hugging a new individual every two to three seconds.

Amma was in Bangalore for two days. I wanted a divine hug.



Alicia and I were invited to have the honor to sit on the stage with Amma.

On the stage, live music played, people around me meditated in all white, and I watched Amma embrace men, women and children.




I wasn't allowed to take photos of Amma herself.

I was in the presence of this beautiful woman for several hours, and I came away from her and her hug feeling completely inspired. I want to love people the way she loves.





She's built hospitals and universities. She donated $23 million to tsunami victims. And that's when she's not on her world hugging tour, which she's been doing for 20 years.

I want to give hugs like THAT.

6 comments:

Jenn(ie) said...

you hugged me like that, this morning on the bus, when i felt alone and put on your cd and then wasn't alone anymore. thank you.

connectedlight said...

i got the chills (in a good way) when i read this....
love and light to you.

Emily said...

Wow- That is so cool Emily. I saw a show about her too
~O~
Im so glad you had that experience :)
What an enchanted life...

HeatherLynn said...

not all of your pics came through on my comp so i imagined.

hugs are the best. no words for them. i'm pretty sure you already hug that way, miss em.

paul said...

Hi, just wanted to let you know I was here admiring your journey! I miss you Emily.

Tamara said...

Aw! I want an EMILY hug!!!