Gopal Gary Bello

In 1971 I began my full time study and practice of yoga and meditation with Swami Satchidananda, which led me to enthusiastically embrace a monastic lifestyle for the next six years. These experiences were instrumental in expanding my Roman-Catholic training regarding relationships, religion, higher power, and Self.

Upon realizing the importance of remaining true to my western heritage, I continued my practices bridging eastern and western approaches to philosophy, physiology, psychology and religion.

During my time in India I realized that in order to successfully navigate through life I needed to synthesize knowledge with direct experience . On the path of Self-exploration, understanding without direct experience is boring and flat, while direct experience without understanding can be at the very least confusing and misrepresented.

It is said in the ancient texts that understanding and direct experience are the two wings that enable the ‘Dove of Freedom’ to fly high in the space. It is my experience that knowledge gained from direct experience creates a wave-less clear mind that effortlessly channels intuition, wisdom, and love. Connecting to the source of knowledge is my goal.

I am in the process of becoming. My journey proceeds knowing that every experience is perfectly placed for my growth. I have observed that although there are many challenges, there are no mistakes. I am supported and assisted by something beyond my limited personality.

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