the April / May / June 2018

Divine Current Volume 22, Issue 2 ECKANKAR in Wisconsin Quarterly Newsletter and Calendar of Public Events

good and bad. learns by cause and effect through its What Is True ? own experiences and purifies itself through many lifetimes of spiritual growth. When I was in my twenties a friend my own age had True prayer becomes the art of listening to the voice of cancer. He went to a children's hospital because most peo- . We can listen for the voice of God through a prayer ple with his disease did not make it to adulthood. I was of appreciation and recognition of the presence of God. A deeply affected by visiting a ward full of sick children who simple way to do this is to open our hearts and sing HU, were trying to make the best of things among the tubes, (pronounced like the word hue) a song of love to God. balloons, and stuffed animals. I prayed, "Please God, help them." By learning how to pray That night I became very ill with flu-like symptoms. The a non-directed prayer, sleepless nights that followed gave Holy Spirit an opportu- I make a conscious nity to speak to me, not in words, but with a deeper sense connection with God. of surrender and understanding of life's meaning and pur- pose. This story is not so much about illness, but about sur- render. By learning how to pray a non-directed prayer, I I realized my prayer was telling God what to do. I had make a conscious connection with God. Within that rela- forgotten to recognize God's care and love for Its creation tionship I can learn about my spiritual lessons and responsi- and that God already knows what is best for each Soul. bilities. This divine education of Soul is the divine blessing Each of us is on a divine journey home to God with that teaches me to be in agreement with the ways of God's many classrooms of experiences and successive grades of love. And to remember that even when I have a hard time unfoldment. Experiences are less about right and wrong, with the lessons of love, God still loves me. Continues on back page

ECKANKAR presents Save the Date Awaken to the Secret of Miracles Day of ECK – Sunday, July 15th 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

E.B. Shurts Building - 810 West College Ave., Waukesha

ECK Light and Sound Service 10:30 - 11:30 am Grow Spiritually by Discovering the Miracles in Your Life “There are miracles around you all the time. All you have Afternoon Program begins at 1:00

to do is recognize them.” Workshops, Spiritual Discussions, Youth and Family Programming

—Harold Klemp, Suggested donation: $10 individuals $18 families The Road to Spiritual Freedom, p. 321 The day’s program is complimentary for guests.

ECKANKAR—The Path of Spiritual Freedom ECKANKAR in Wisconsin—Public Events For updates visit www.eckankar-wi.org.

ECK Light and Sound Services Join with people from all walks of life to learn more about living in harmony with Divine Spirit. The ECK Light and Sound Service includes a reading from the ECK works, a HU Song, and often features talks, personal stories, music, and small group discussions on spiritual principles at work in our daily lives. Fellowship time follows. Appleton Madison Milwaukee Rothschild Sun • May 27 • 10 am Sun • April 8 • 11 am Sun • June 17 • 10 am Sun • June 10 • 10 am Replacing Fear with Love The Middle Path: Staying Calm, Spiritual Tools for Every Situation Holiday Inn & Suites Staying Balanced * Location to be announced 1000 Imperial Avenue Fox Crossing (847) 201-8957 David/Joy (715) 345-0232 Mike/Gail Community Center Sun • May 6 • 11 am

1000 Valley Road, Menasha Gaining Spiritual Unfoldment (920) 303-0411 Connie Pleasant Prairie Stevens Point through Our Relationships Sun • April 15 • 10 am Sun • April 8 • 10 am Recognizing God’s Help in Every Sun • June 3 • 11 am Sun • May 13 • 10 am La Crosse Moment Sun • May 20 • 10 am Can We Manage Our ? Schmeeckle Reserve Taking the Next Step to Spiritual Potluck follows the June Sun • May 20 • 10 am 2419 Northpoint Drive Freedom service. Riding the Waves of Change— (715) 345-0232 Mike/Gail People’s Food Co-op ECKANKAR Center of Facing Life’s Challenges Public Meeting Room Wisconsin Holiday Inn Express & Suites 315 5th Avenue South 6501 Watts Road, Suite 150 7887 94th Avenue (608) 519-1798 Bob (608) 609-1335 Information (847) 201-8957 David/Joy

The Sound of Soul thesoundofsoul.org HU is a sacred sound and ancient . It is an ancient name for God that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment. HU can uplift people of any , culture, or walk of life. You are invited to experience chanting HU (20 minutes), contemplative time, and spiritual conversation with others of like heart. Appleton Hobart Madison Sturgeon Bay Sun • April 22 • 10 am Sat • April 28 • 2 pm Every Friday, 7:30 pm Sat • April 28 • 2 pm Sun • June 24 • 10 am Sat • May 26 • 2 pm April • 6, 13, 20, 27 Sat • May 26 • 2 pm Fox Crossing Community Ctr. Sat • June 23 • 2 pm May • 4, 11, 18, 25 Sat • June 23 • 2 pm 1000 Valley Road, Menasha Oneida Community Library June • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Door County Public Library (920) 303-0411 Connie 201 Elm Street 3rd Sunday Monthly, 11 am 107 South 4th Avenue (920) 492-0107 Doris April 15 • May 20 • June 17 (262) 573-0907 Jan Eau Claire ECKANKAR Center Mon • April 23 • 7 pm La Crosse of Wisconsin Wausau Tues • May 29 • 7 pm Tue • April 17 • 7 pm 6501 Watts Road, Suite 150 3rd Thur. Monthly, 6:30 pm Mon • June 25 • 7 pm Southside Goodwill (608) 609-1335 For information April 19 • May 17 • June 21 Eau Claire Public Library Meeting Room Rib Mountain Goodwill 400 Eau Claire Street 3954 Mormon Coulee Road Meeting Room (715) 808-2509 Randy (608) 519-1798 Bob 1101 Morning Glory Lane (715) 842-3083 Sue

Follow us on Facebook — Eckankar in Wisconsin and Eckankar in Madison, WI ECKANKAR Cable Broadcasts These ECK cable broadcasts feature talks by Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, and talk-shows with guests from The Spiritual Laws of Life Wisconsin sharing personal stories and creative techniques they use to gain insight into in their daily living. And other

ECKANKAR books Eau Claire - Digital Channel 993 • Sundays, 8:30 am are available as Duluth - Cable TV Channel 7 • Wednesdays, 3 & 6:30 pm ▪ Thursdays, 8 am e- books.

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Book Discussions eckbooks.org Join others in exploring books written by Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, or other ECK authors. Book discussions are a fun way to share insights and experiences and learn more about Eckankar.

Our Spiritual Wake-Up Calls, The Shariyat-Ki-Sugmad, Book One Mahanta Transcripts, Book 15 —Paul Twitchell Tues • April 10 • 7 pm Fri • April 20 • 6:15 pm Tues • May 8 • 7 pm Fri • May 18 • 6:15 pm Tues • June 12 • 7 pm Fri • June 15 • 6:15 pm

Appleton Public Library ECKANKAR Center of Wisconsin 225 N. Oneida Street 6501 Watts Road, Suite 150 (920) 739-6565 Roger (608) 220-8429 Paul

Spiritual Discussions Do you feel there is more to you - and life - than meets the eye? Learn about past lives, dreams, and Soul Travel. Spiritual discussion groups are a wonderful venue to share experiences with each other

La Crosse Spiritual Discussion ― How to Thrive Spiritually in Trying Times Tuesday • June 19 • 7 pm Southside Goodwill Community Meeting Room, 3954 Mormon Coulee Road For information call Carol (608) 519-1798

ECKANKAR Meetup Groups in Wisconsin — A meeting with people of all paths and who have a passion for increasing their awareness and understanding of Spirit.

Links to WI Meetup groups are below and at the bottom of the homepage at eckankar-wi.org.

Eau Claire Green Bay/Appleton Kenosha La Crosse Madison Milwaukee

New Richmond/Somerset/Hudson River Falls/Ellsworth/Prescott Stevens Point/Wausau What is True Prayer? continued from front page Letting God Speak

Sri Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar talks W e know that when we make a clear, direct connection about true prayer in the book, The Drumbeat of Time. "True with the Holy Spirit, we will understand how It works in prayer lets things be. It shows trust that God has done our life without even asking. It doesn’t matter whether you things right. It says, "God you are doing a good job. Every- pray or not, to God or anyone else—life brings you what thing is ok." Harold goes on to say, "I would like to leave you need, anyway. you with the blessing we usually use in ECK. It doesn't tell The difference is, when you sing HU and sit silently in God to do anything. It doesn't tell you to be or to do any- contemplation, you are letting God speak to you, to show thing differently. But it is simply accepting things as they are you why certain things are going on in your life. In other according to the will and the love of God, and that is: ‘May words, you gain a greater understanding of the ways of the the blessings be.’" Holy Spirit. Chuck Carmody is a member of the Eckankar and a —Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul, p. 44 resident of Door County.

“… A word to help open your heart to God’s love is HU. It is an ancient, sacred name for God. Sing it with love as you look and listen within.” —Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul, pp. 72-73 Sound of Soul Events In this special ECK event, all are welcomed as friends, set- tle in with a beautiful contemplation seed, and experience a 15 to 20 minute HU Chant followed by relaxed spiritual conversation. Come and share your spiritual experiences. Bring a friend! Find a Sound of Soul Event near you on page two in Public Events listings.

Resources for Spiritual Exploration

ECKANKAR Official Blog eckankarblog.org This blog is for you, the spiritual seeker.

Spiritual Wisdom Journal Temple of ECK, Chanhassen, MN spiritualwisdomjournal.org eckankar.org/Temple Quarterly inspiration from ECKANKAR.

The Divine Current is published by Wisconsin Satsang Society, Inc., A Chartered Affiliate of ECKANKAR; 6501 Watts Road Suite 150, Madison, WI 53719-1401 The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the writers and not necessarily those of ECKANKAR or the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp. Copyright © 2018 ECKANKAR. All Rights Reserved. The terms ECKANKAR, ECK, EK, MAHANTA, SOUL TRAVEL, and VAIRAGI among others are trademarks of ECKANKAR, P.O. Box 2000, Chanhassen, MN, 55317-2000. According to federal guidelines, the material value of this publication is insubstantial. Therefore the full amount of your contribution is tax deductible. Editor: Sue Haebig, Reviewer: Carole Mullen