Brahma Kumaris Florida Service Newsletter - June 2025

<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/BK_Miamicelebrates_Brahma_Baba_And_MLK_1c4a942a5a.png" alt="BKMiamicelebratesBrahma BabaAndMLK.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_BK_Miamicelebrates_Brahma_Baba_And_MLK_1c4a942a5a.png 209w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_BK_Miamicelebrates_Brahma_Baba_And_MLK_1c4a942a5a.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_BK_Miamicelebrates_Brahma_Baba_And_MLK_1c4a942a5a.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Celebrating the legacies of Brahma Baba &amp; Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</strong></span><br><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Time Itself is Ready for Change</strong></span></p><p><br>January 19: “Time Itself is Ready for Change” hosted at the Pullman Miami Airport Hotel was an opportunity to engage a new segment of the community in a novel way. &nbsp;The program itself had many components: &nbsp;a video visit to the MLK memorial in Washington, clips of Canon Lloyd Casson’s reflections about MLK and his visit to Madhuban, live music, short presentations by local changemakers, audience participation, &nbsp;a World Wall where participants offered their commitments, and a deep discussion of the &nbsp;vision and values which Brahma Baba and MLK shared which continue to shape modern practices of peace and personal growth.</p><p>Speakers included BK Veronica, Pema Reid a recognized leader in transformative practices who reveals the importance of a life of service and Roni Bennett - Cofounder &amp; Executive Director of South Florida People of Color. A highlight was hearing the local nonprofit leaders sharing the qualities of Brahma Baba even though they knew nothing of the Brahma Kumaris prior to this event. &nbsp;The evening concluded with a live meditation commentary tying the evening to World Meditation Hour and anchoring each one’s personal commitment to continue the legacies of both MLK and Brahma Baba and the commitment that each attendee emerged as a changemaker themselves.</p><p><a style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(248, 241, 253);border:1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(17, 85, 204);cursor:pointer;display:inline-flex;font-family:Inter, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.375;orphans:2;padding-bottom:0.125rem;padding-top:0.125rem;text-align:center;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;width:auto;word-spacing:0px;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/rec/play/Z_JFNykYwkpASan_YDrHAwf6RIipc3tFGfhT2wmRiGvj-NRfdLNKVWVCSguSPTRBR9W4U8xL-63UpUhM.6Na_0CY-MnuYbKvk" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://brahmakumaris.zoom.us/rec/play/Z_JFNykYwkpASan_YDrHAwf6RIipc3tFGfhT2wmRiGvj-NRfdLNKVWVCSguSPTRBR9W4U8xL-63UpUhM.6Na_0CY-MnuYbKvk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738367997728000&amp;usg=AOvVaw25vSLPMFX29gq8PlTGg6hX">Zoom Recording Link (Un-edited)</a></p>

BK Miami center celebrates the legacies of Brahma Baba & MLK

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img class="image_resized" style="width:100%;" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/0629/2775/original/Screen_Shot_2014-02-25_at_1.39.24_PM.png?1475102440" alt="Screen Shot 2014-02-25 at 1.39.24 PM">&nbsp;</p><h1><span>Brahma Kumaris Florida Service Newsletter - May 2024</span></h1><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4811/4665/original/PV_Instruments_May_2024.gif?1717376975" alt="PV Instruments May 2024"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h1><span>MARGATE</span></h1><h2><span>Mother’s Day at the Park</span></h2><p><span>Mother’s Day was celebrated outdoors in the nearby park as a family gathering with fun-filled activities. Everyone created DIY mother’s day gifts and shared with love.</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4809/7404/original/Mothers_day_Collage_2024.png?1717279404" alt="Mothers day Collage 2024"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span>USA teachers Retreat at Peace Village</span></h2><p><span><strong>Sister Hansa and Brother Chandr </strong>a attended the USA teachers retreat at Peace Village this month. As usual, spending precious time with the national family is priceless. There was truly the experience of harmony and divine love as we all of us move closer and closer to our elevated karmateet stage.</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4811/5432/original/AE1DF5C5-2328-413B-8502-5592D563A904.jpeg?1717380527" alt="AE1DF5C5-2328-413B-8502-5592D563A904"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span>Raja Yoga Course at the Coconut Creek Library</span></h2><p><span>The Foundation Course was completed at the Coconut Creek Library. Classes will begin at the Coral Springs library in June.</span></p><h2><span>BK programs at the Center</span></h2><p><span>Bhattis, classes and special programs continue as usual at the center.</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4809/7416/original/Library_CC_-_Collage.png?1717279434" alt="Library CC - Collage"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h1><span>NAPLES</span></h1><h2><span>Visiting Students Homes:</span></h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4809/6440/original/IMG_2429.jpeg?1717274715" alt="IMG 2429"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span>We had Murli and Meditation at Pat's new place, and after class we went to <strong>Kristina and Vivek </strong>'s for some Indian bhog and fresh garden fruits.</span></p><h2><span>EQ Sessions with Yolanda</span></h2><p><span><strong>Yolanda </strong>has been leading engaging emotional intelligence sessions at the center, guiding a group of enthusiastic kids through activities designed to enhance their understanding and management of emotions.</span></p><h2><span>Celebrating Daisy</span></h2><p><span>We came together to celebrate <strong>Daisy </strong>and appreciate her divine presence in our community.</span></p><h2><span>Tuesday Library Service</span></h2><p><span>Our weekly library service continues to provide spiritual knowledge and respite from the hustle and bustle of life. Although the classes are a little smaller out of season, there is still a good group still coming each week.</span></p><h2><span>Tuesday Night Classes</span></h2><p><span>Every Tuesday night, Yolanda led classes focused on meditation and deep spiritual understanding. Relaxing meditations were led by <strong>Sisters Pat and Kristina </strong>.</span></p><h1><span>MIAMI</span></h1><h2><span>Fridays conversation : Meet Holistic Educator / healer Jodi Hershey</span></h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><a href="https://youtu.be/jLWe0jBtRwI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4807/4760/original/With_Jodi_SN.png?1717167215" alt="With Jodi SN"></a></figure><p>Click to access conversation with Jodi Hershey - a holistic healer and educator</p><p><span><strong>May 3 : </strong>Media Producer - host <strong>Meredith Porte </strong>was in conversation with <strong>Jodi Hershey </strong>who has a degree in Education with an expertise in holistic education for adults and children. She is also the author of Thoughts to Consider with Love. This book was dedicated to abused children in the Miami area. She is a trained hypnotherapist , psychic intuitive reader and spiritual counselor who has worked extensively with sound, color &amp; crystal healing</span></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/jLWe0jBtRwI"><span>Click here </span></a><span>to access their spiritual conversation.</span></p><h2><span>Alejandro (from Miami) visits BK center in Madrid, Spain</span></h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4811/0529/original/PV_Instruments_May_2024.png?1717359769" alt="PV Instruments May 2024"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span>Visitors:</span></h2><p><span><strong>Sr. Jalpa </strong>from Pensacola, Fl was in South Florida for her daughters graduation and also spent the weekend with the Miami family.</span></p><p><span>BK family of <strong>Sr. Mansi </strong>visiting USA from Ahmedabad joined the Sunday morning class in Miami sharing their love-filled spiritual experiences.</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4810/8932/original/image0__2_.jpeg?1717353128" alt="image0 2 "></figure><p>Sr. Jalpa (from Pensacola)</p><p><img class="image_resized" style="width:100%;" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4810/9047/original/WhatsApp_Image_2024-06-02_at_05.28.19.jpeg?1717353686" alt="WhatsApp Image 2024-06-02 at 05.28.19"></p><p>Visiting family of Sr. Mansi and son Athrva with BK family in Miami</p><h2><span>Sr. Roz's son Robert joins for the Thursday bhog offering after passing of his dad, Roz’s husband Jack</span></h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4810/9561/original/WhatsApp_Image_2024-06-02_at_15.07.47.jpeg?1717356055" alt="WhatsApp Image 2024-06-02 at 15.07.47"></figure><p>L to R: Donna, Robert, Roz and Meredith at BK Miami Center</p><h2><span>Brothers become Mothers.... #HappyMothersDay</span></h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4810/8882/original/Brothers_become_Mothers.gif?1717352900" alt="Brothers become Mothers"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span>Fridays conversation : Meet John Pavlovitz - writer, pastor, activist and storyteller from Wake Forest, North Carolina</span></h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><a href="https://youtu.be/_95SIH_g20s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4807/7953/original/With_John_SN.png?1717177723" alt="With John SN"></a></figure><p>Click to access conversation between Meredith Porte &amp; John Pavlovitz who is an author, pastor, activist and storyteller</p><p><span><strong>May 17 : </strong>Media Producer - host <strong>Meredith Porte </strong>was in conversation with <strong>John Pavlovitz </strong>..... writer, pastor, activist and storyteller from Wake Forest, North Carolina. His new book is entitled Worth Fighting For....Finding Courage and Compassion when Cruelty is Trending. John asserts that we need to fight for the causes that matter, for the world our children will inherit, for our relationships and for our health. John is the Pastor who lost his church speaking up for the rights of the LGBTQ community. John is the director of Empathetic People Network, a vibrant online community that connects people from all over the world who want to create a more compassionate planet. He has been called a national treasure!</span></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/E2g4YLe-jyA"><span>Click here </span></a><span>to access their spiritual conversation.</span></p><h2><span>Miami family at the online memorial gathering after passing of Sr. Gita in Baba's home in DC</span></h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4809/2246/original/MM3.png?1717255434" alt="MM3"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span>Fridays conversation : Meet Liz Sousa who discovered her calling for saving horses</span></h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><a href="https://youtu.be/E2g4YLe-jyA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4809/9961/original/IMG_0085__1_.jpg?1717293445" alt="IMG 0085 1 "></a></figure><p>Click to access conversation between Meredith Porte &amp; Liz Sousa who discovered her calling for saving horses</p><p><span><strong>May 31 : </strong>Media Producer - host <strong>Meredith Porte </strong>was in conversation <strong>Liz Sousa </strong>- a South Florida businesswoman who recently discovered her calling. For the past four years, Liz Sousa has been on a mission to rescue mustangs and other wild horses from being slaughtered. She is active with a group of mostly women who work nonstop to transport abused horses to safety.</span></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/_95SIH_g20s"><span>Click here </span></a><span>to access their spiritual conversation.</span></p><h2><span>Sr. Waddy in Peace Village for the USA teachers &amp; regional retreat</span></h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4811/4877/original/PV_Instruments_May_2024__2_.gif?1717377713" alt="PV Instruments May 2024 2 "></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h1><span>HOLLYWOOD / MIRAMAR</span></h1><h2><span>Hospital Meditation Service by Vani</span></h2><p><span>"</span></p><h2><span>Peace Place Meditation Session</span></h2><p><span>Peace Place at Ganga’s meditation and sharing session was inspiring and uplifting. We also had a meditation for S <strong>is. Gita and Br Jack (Roz’s husband who left the body).</strong></span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4810/9840/original/H_May1.png?1717357123" alt="H May1"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h1><span>ORLANDO</span></h1><h2><span>Mother's Day</span></h2><p><span>On Sunday, May 12th - Mother's Day was celebrated at the Center honoring all the mothers.</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4809/6998/original/Orlando_May1.png?1717277343" alt="Orlando May1"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span>Visitors</span></h2><p><span>On Sunday, May 19th - We had BK Visitors from Ahmedabad.</span></p><h2><span>Miscellaneous</span></h2><p><span>We have online daily Murli, 7 days course via in person classes and zoom are continuing. We had many new students take the beginners course this month.</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4809/6071/original/IMG-20240601-WA0034.jpeg?1717272928" alt="IMG-20240601-WA0034"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h1><span>OCALA</span></h1><h2><span>Ongoing murli class and courses continue.</span></h2><h1><span>TAMPA</span></h1><h2><span>An Evening of Spiritual Community</span></h2><p><span>The Tampa center hosted an informal evening for contact and new souls to come and enjoy the company of like minded people, have dinner together and enjoy some spiritual chitchat with Waddybhen and Sister Shireen. The event was concluded with toli and blessings.</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4808/5423/original/Brown_and_White_Aesthetic_Woman_Photo_Collage__1_.png?1717203409" alt="Brown and White Aesthetic Woman Photo Collage 1 "></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span>Mother’s Day</span></h2><p><span>Tampa center honored all mothers on Mother’s Day with a visit from Waddybhen. Murli class was followed by gifts, blessings and a special bhog. Many children attended to celebrate with their moms</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4808/5377/original/Brown_and_White_Aesthetic_Woman_Photo_Collage.png?1717203069" alt="Brown and White Aesthetic Woman Photo Collage"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span>Healing Trauma though spirituality</span></h2><p><span>Sister Deborah from Hawaii gave a special class for the public on spirituality and trauma. This interesting and applicable topic brought many new souls to the center.</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4808/5462/original/Brown_and_White_Aesthetic_Woman_Photo_Collage__2_.png?1717203695" alt="Brown and White Aesthetic Woman Photo Collage 2 "></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><span>On-going Programs:</span></h2><p><span><strong>Inspired Consciousness Series&nbsp;</strong></span><br><span>Throughout May spiritual insights sessions contributed to personal development and individual growth. A wide range of spiritual topics was covered by a variety of experienced yogis including Br. Pritesh; Sr Saraswati; Sr Tara; Sr Nitya; Sr Jaymini; Sr Jade &amp; Sr Deborah.</span></p><p><span><strong>Soulful Sundays</strong></span></p><p><span>Every Sunday a session including a short spiritual talk, spiritual conversations, and 30 minutes of collective meditation for self-reflection was held. Sessions are covered by Sister Karen.</span></p><h2><span>Up-coming Programs</span></h2><p><span>June 3rd and 4th: Learn to Meditate Online.&nbsp;</span><br><span>Learn to Meditate In person.</span></p><h1><span>DELRAY</span></h1><p><span>Early in May we had the Good fortune of being close to where <strong>Jalpa bhen </strong>from Pensacola's Daughter was graduating. This gave us the opportunity to have Jalpa bhen in morning class before she went to Miami.</span></p><p><span>It is a great wonder that <strong>Loes bhen's Mum </strong>is down the street from the Transformation Station and on her way from Suriname she often comes to the neighborhood. Enroute to Peace Village this year Loes bhen was able to spend a week with us in Morning class and also able to benefit many in a Wednesday&nbsp;</span><br><span>Evening Class with the topic: "Embrace the Tidal Wave of Change and Elevate Your Consciousness to be the Best" in a very nice session which&nbsp;</span><br><span>her Mum attended.</span></p><p><span><strong>Brother Craig and Sister Kymberly </strong>usually alternate Wednesday Evening classes so it is always nice when other BK family members are able to share.</span></p><p><span><strong>Shuchi bhen </strong>continues to share Murli the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img class="image_resized" src="https://cascade.madmimi.com/promotion_images/4809/6129/original/May_Seva2024.jpeg?1717273208" alt="May Seva2024"></figure>

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