Hi Everybody!
I thought I'd check things out here. A little background info about me. I lost my hearing at 10 months old and am profoundly deaf. I went to John Tracy Clinic in L.A., then to Oralingua School in Whittier, CA 10 years. I attended Treeview School in Hayward, CA in their H.I. program until sixth grade. Then after that, I went on my own in hearing schools (Newark Memorial High School 1989). I took one semester at Ohlone College in 1991 and went to C.S.U.N. in 1993-1996 with a major in Psychology. I did not learn ASL until I went to community college.
Right now, I work from home selling used collectible books on the internet. I live like a hermit up in the beautiful mountains in Tuolumne County which is about an hour north of Yosemite. It's paradise here! Life is grand! My three cats live with me.
My religious background is that I grew up in a Christian family, even spent 7th grade at a Christian school. That was not the right path for me, so I followed my own spiritual path trying to understand who I am and my place in this universe. I've always had a hunger for knowledge and wisdom. I devoured books on just about any topic in spirituality from my teens to now. I had no plans to practice any religion and was going to walk this path by myself, until I unexpectedly fell in love with Hinduism. It felt so right for me and gave me all the answers I was seeking.
Amma the hugging saint, Mata Amritanandamayi, guided me to her over a year ago, and I realized that she was my teacher. You know that saying that when the student is ready, the teacher appears? That is exactly how I felt when I first met her, it is a inner knowing and recognition. My whole life changed that day, and since then I have a passion for learning all of the teachings of Mata Amritanandamayi and many other Indian saints and sages such as Paramahansa Yogananda, Ramakrishna, Anandamayi Ma, and more.
I am of the firm believer that all religions and all paths, whether one walks alone or without any beliefs, are valid and right for whoever follows it. All rivers lead to the same ocean.
Looking forward to some great discussions here!
I thought I'd check things out here. A little background info about me. I lost my hearing at 10 months old and am profoundly deaf. I went to John Tracy Clinic in L.A., then to Oralingua School in Whittier, CA 10 years. I attended Treeview School in Hayward, CA in their H.I. program until sixth grade. Then after that, I went on my own in hearing schools (Newark Memorial High School 1989). I took one semester at Ohlone College in 1991 and went to C.S.U.N. in 1993-1996 with a major in Psychology. I did not learn ASL until I went to community college.
Right now, I work from home selling used collectible books on the internet. I live like a hermit up in the beautiful mountains in Tuolumne County which is about an hour north of Yosemite. It's paradise here! Life is grand! My three cats live with me.
My religious background is that I grew up in a Christian family, even spent 7th grade at a Christian school. That was not the right path for me, so I followed my own spiritual path trying to understand who I am and my place in this universe. I've always had a hunger for knowledge and wisdom. I devoured books on just about any topic in spirituality from my teens to now. I had no plans to practice any religion and was going to walk this path by myself, until I unexpectedly fell in love with Hinduism. It felt so right for me and gave me all the answers I was seeking.
Amma the hugging saint, Mata Amritanandamayi, guided me to her over a year ago, and I realized that she was my teacher. You know that saying that when the student is ready, the teacher appears? That is exactly how I felt when I first met her, it is a inner knowing and recognition. My whole life changed that day, and since then I have a passion for learning all of the teachings of Mata Amritanandamayi and many other Indian saints and sages such as Paramahansa Yogananda, Ramakrishna, Anandamayi Ma, and more.
I am of the firm believer that all religions and all paths, whether one walks alone or without any beliefs, are valid and right for whoever follows it. All rivers lead to the same ocean.
Looking forward to some great discussions here!
To All Deaf Dakini!!!! Nice story about you. Hope you enjoy your stay here & have fun posting
Dave