Good morning everyone!

Thank you for listening to Pasuram 3 of Tiruppavai. Today I was blessed to watch the online Live telecast of Dhanur month morning rituals ( Chanting Venkateswara suprabhatham, Tiruvembavai and Tiruppavai) in Bridgewater temple, NJ YouTube channel and attend in person to watch the rituals at Shiva Vishnu Saidattapeetam temple, NJ

Lessons Learned:

Sometimes we think we want a certain thing or attend a certain event and set an intention to do it. I was quite happy to watch the Dhanur month rituals online. I also learn slow chanting of one Pasuram a day and record it. 

Our volunteer buddies (VB) decided to make it to the temple today early in the morning. A part of me was not quite ready to drive in the dark, but at the same time felt the desire to visit the temple early in the morning. Another part of me was shy and felt shameful to ask for a favor from a friend for a ride, as I can drive ( I guess it is also ego or I am overthinking). 

I did ask and got a very quick "Yes" from one of my VB1. I was fueled with enthusiasm and got ready, when my VB1 called to express her inability due to unforeseen circumstances. Well, I was watching online live telecast and texted yet another VB2. Then I just surrendered to God or Higher Power or Infinite Intelligence as you may say. Within few minutes VB2 called and said, I will see you in few minutes.

Then my picture in the temple with Andal says it all to validate how God shows the way when we truly desire. Thank you God, VB1, VB2 and every one!

Some of the things that I didn't do. I learnt ( and I am still learning) these by consciously and consistently working on my thoughts, feelings and actions and from others:

I did not get upset when VB1 couldn't come

I did not keep attachment to visit the temple.

I did not get too bogged down or rushed to be there before the start. I gave myself permission to drive once there was some light and feel comfortable.

I did not stop watching and sharing the glimpse of my online virtual ritual watching journey.

I did not bother VB2 by sending repeated texts.

I am sharing these "Did not do list", not to brag, but to enlighten that for certain situations when we let go and surrender, we allow others or events or things to manifest. 

Thank you and have a great day!