by Nathalie Franks & friends
Click here to view a photo slideshow by David Sand from the workshop & booksigning. Click here to view a photo slideshow by David Sand from the fundraiser at Cliveden House. Click here to view a photo slideshow by David Sand from Bleinheim Palace.
Click here to view a photo slideshow by Jsu Garcia from the Spiritual Warriors screening in London and Workshop. Click here to view a photo slideshow by Jsu Garcia from the fundraiser at Cliveden House. Click here to view a photo slideshow by Jsu Garcia from the tour of Bleinheim Palace. Spiritual Warriors Screening, London, 10-02-09 Well worth the experience to take the time to finally meet Dr. John-Roger, Jsu, Zoe plus the rest of the team. Both the film screening and workshop events were an enlightening experience especially being in the presence of John-Roger who inspires those he comes into contact with. I was moved by the truth and words spoken in the messages given. I definitely shall look forward to another chance to be in everyone's company again, and am so glad to have had my first experience of this movie I have heard so much about. Andrew Mondia "It" started about three days before everyone touched down on good old English ground: an energy I recognize from the very first time I connected to it, which was three years ago at the first screening of Spiritual Warriors in London, at the Prince Charles Cinema. It is full of joy, very active, has no gender; it seems to mingle through my system and my everyday experience, and it brings a never ending smile to my face. It literally fills me up -- I have no big interest for food, because I am so full already. Meeting Zoe was the first energetic explosion for me: My little big soulsister, whom I love so much! Setting up for the screening of Spiritual Warriors again, one bright face after the other came into my field, and it was such a pleasure to feel these vibrations of joy and excitement. Seeing Jsu again, meeting him through the lens of his camera. Welcoming people that have been attracted, talking to passers-by, who are always there for a reason, embracing peoples emotions or questions, expanding and integrating this wonderful energy that was present. Can you imagine how many blessings were present just until then? And that was only the beginning of my first evening of J-R’s time in London … Inken (better known as Ink!)
What can I say about 'Amazing Grace'? J-R and the Spiritual Warriors returned to London this October for another film screening, workshop, book launch, and fundraising event. The song 'Imagine' by the Beatles comes to Mind. Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world My prayer this time was to have the events filled with grace and ease, and as I put in the request it manifested perfectly for the highest good. The work seemed to have a different flow this time, assisted by the contacts Zoe Golightly and I had made over the last two years. Several adverts were placed to spread the news of our events in holistic magazines, newspapers, online spiritual groups, and free London web sites. Inken our flyer angel handed out flyers at spiritual events and the London College of Spirituality. Melba Alhonte flew in from New York and met a Romanian Princess who invited us to the Romanian cultural institute, where we invited everyone to the film screening, we had so much fun. We hired our favourite cinema the Prince Charles where we had screened the movie before, its location is in the heart of the West End Cinema's just off Leicester Square. So now let me take you on a journey where if you prepare the place Spirit will match it. Outside the cinema tables were laden with copies of the Spiritual Warrior books to be handed out to our guests. Our team of assistants directed by Sam Wigan chatted to people about the movie and the book. The excitement and buzz were tangible. Just over 200 people filled the cinema, with most of the crowd were there for their first viewing of Spiritual Warriors. As the movie started the energy of Spirit filled the auditorium. I glanced over my shoulder to see John Morton in the back of the cinema anchoring the energy. Once again the fundamental purpose of MSIA was being demonstrated by 'Making the teachings available to those who are looking for them'. The film Spiritual Warriors is a vehicle that brings people into the Light and connects them to their journey into the 'True Self'. After the screening ended there was a Q&A session with Jsu Garcia, Leigh Taylor-Young and Rick Ojeda. The first comment was from a London independent film maker who said she enjoyed the film very much and asked Jsu how they got the film made and distributed. Another question from the audience asked “Where are the quotes in the film from?” Another asked, “Who is John-Roger?” Jsu and his team answered the questions with humor and great sincerity.
Baruch Bashan, Nathalie Franks ****** 'Serving & Giving by Living the Way of The Spiritual Warrior': Workshop, Booksigning & DVD Launch with Drs. John-Roger, Jsu Garcia and Paul Kaye, 10-04-09 I attended the workshop at The Hempel with my baby Liron. As soon as I entered the room, I felt a warm and accepting atmosphere. No matter the question asked to J-R, the response was like a direct and understanding sword to the heart. I was also very touched by the care that J-R and John Morton took with my very vocal baby! Leora The most surprising thing about the events in London was that it was so much fun. There was a feeling of joy and lightness which pervaded both presentations. Everyone showed a deep commitment to their work combined with seemingly little attachment to the outcome, a kind of ‘egolessness’. Notwithstanding an obvious desire for his project to succeed Jsu is able to laugh at himself and respond to others with a wonderful sense of humor. The same was true with Paul Kaye's talk at the book signing. In addition to the information about service we were given the unspoken message that being in Spirit is a joyful, light and loving experience which was contagious to everyone in the room. I live far from any MSIA community so it is always a pleasure for me to be in a group of people in the Movement.. Even three ‘Ani Hu’s chanted in unison is a powerful thing. Finally, it is always a privilege to be around J-R. There is something that goes on beyond the words and which left me with a feeling of inner peace, like a blessing. Love and Light, Jeffrey Hessing It was great meeting everyone at the book signing here in London. I want to thank you all for the opportunity for my family and I to meet J-R here during the visit, it’s a moment I’ll cherish forever and will never forget. It was my pleasure to help out, give something back to the community and to spirit in appreciation for all that God has done for me and my family. Much Love, Rosemary Wallace Sunday the book launch, where I meet J-R for some slow minutes. I observed my inner feeling I had for a long time already: It is beautiful to meet physically, and there is an addition in the intensity in my senses, my outer senses. And beyond the physical there is something that was, is, and will be present in any moment where ever we are. "You just call out my name, and You know where ever I am, I come running..." comes to my mind. The allowance of being together, letting everyone "in", not really the right word, because that would mean that an "out" is existing. I smile. Sharing, sharing, being. With a wonderful group of wonderful Beings. Wanting to know, wanting to grow. Being there. It feels like I know every one of You. Inken (now better known as Ink!) Paul's part of the workshop was calming, lifting and supportive and made me focus on myself, my ways of serving and my spirituality. Awesome. Can't wait to read their book. Once again J-R bought me home again. Love and Light, Susan Golman What an innovative book launch! Workshop, Q&A and Cream Tea to go to heaven for. Paul Kaye offered us a light look at serving -- ourselves and others and we got to explore how we could do more of that. His stillness exercises brought me into a deep peacefulness. John Morton blessed us with one of his blessings. When it came to Q&A, there seemed to be few questions but enough for J-R to give us two of his old time seminars. Then followed by book signing by J-R and Paul. And if that was not enough, the icing on the cake was, well the cakes -- and scones, divine clotted cream and blackcurrant jam. 175 of us fellowshipping. And the book – "Serving & Giving Gateways to Higher Consciousness" - is great too. Thank you all, Anne Naylor
And the official commentary from Nathalie Franks … Finding the venue for this event was easy. I put an ideal scene into Spirits hands and listened inwardly for my direction. Both Nicholas Brown and I decided that we wanted the venue to reflect a calm clear space that would reflect a higher quality of Spirit. The Hempel Hotel matched our vision and as I entered the lobby candles and low beige couches lined the walls. Across the road, the Hotel also had a beautiful zen garden. I knew I had found the perfect venue. The room where we held the workshop was painted in black and white and had small portraits of London life lining the walls in elegant frames.
Baruch Bashan, Nathalie Franks ****** Dr. John-Roger’s Spiritual Warriors Fundraiser, at the beautiful Cliveden House in England, 10-07-09 What a blessing! To sit and have deep one on one conversations with not just one, but two Traveler's over a cup of tea, scones and too much clotted cream. Thank-you. Come again. Come again soon. All best, Paul Hunting It’s funny to realize that some of the happiest, most content experiences of my life have been sitting in hotel lobbies, hanging out with J-R and dear friends. Nothing much is happening, and perhaps on another day with different people the same setting would seem quite mundane and tedious. But when I am with J-R it feels like there is no where else on the planet I would rather be. I don’t try to understand it, I just love experiencing it. Love and Light, Sam Wigan Being present in Spirit at Jsu's Birthday: the Fundraiser at Cliveden House. Dear Jsu, may the good wishes never end! The rain kept most of us in one room, so much giving from J-R and John. So much giving from others, too, some noticed, some unnoticed. The vast energy at this wonderful place, giving, just giving. I give my thanks to You who were there. The outside and the inside of You. Your presence and Your energy and that what travels with You. My Love flies to You all. I thank J-R for being physically present and I wish his body all the health he desires. Inken (better known as Ink!)
For our John-Roger Spiritual Warriors Fundraising Event we returned to 'Cliveden' a country mansion in Taplow, Bershire, a place dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, power and politics for over 300 years. Cliveden is unique: one of the world’s finest luxury hotels, this grand stately home is set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, surrounded by 376 acres of magnificent formal gardens and parkland. The chalk cliffs that give the estate its name provide visitors panoramic views over the beautiful Berkshire countryside and an idyllic bend in the River Thames. Guests have included every British monarch since George I, as well as Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, Harold Macmillan, President Roosevelt, George Bernard Shaw, John Profumo and Christine Keeler. And our guests also flew in from many different countries to attend this event.
Jsu our master of ceremony called in the Light and then tea was served in an inimitable British way by waiters dressed in tail coats. The party had begun for all 90 of our guests. I had the special gift of sitting at J-R's table I don't remember talking to anyone just watching J-R and holding a focus of light, and like the old song by Andy Williams … “J-R You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off of you You'd be like heaven to touch I want to hold you so much At long last love has arrived And I thank God I'm alive You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off of you Pardon the way that I stare There's nothing else to compare The sight of you leaves me weak There are no words left to speak So if you feel like I feel Please let me know that it's real You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off of you”
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