All About Books

THE FUN BOOK CLUB

Fun Book Club Title: Notes to Myself by Hugh Prather

Friday was the commencing of the 1st session of the 3rd Fun Book Club at Clove&Clive. This time the book to be shared, contemplated and discussed was "Notes to Myself by Hugh Prather." The book did not arrive in time so dear Angel had to scan approximately 12 pages onto the laptop and to be shared with everybody, the first few pages of the book via the projector.

We only managed to cover 3 pages. There were much some of us had to say and share. It was beautiful. Many views and opinions were exchanged and it was obvious how some views were the same, while some views differ. While the words presented were the same on screen, but the meanings breathed into each individual minds were somewhatly different, depending on each of our own journey of understanding.

The Fun Book Club will carry out for another 5 weeks (in total of 6 weeks) or more; depending if we could finish covering the contents of the book. The facilitator is of course, BB, our beloved teacher, who had evolved and progressed in his own journey after his return from the retreat in Burma. We were all grateful for his presence, his facilitation and his sharing.

Thank you for the wonderful creation of the book-in-subject, BB's facilitation, everyone's presence and sharing during the Fun Book Club session. :)

BOOK EXCHANGE EVENT

Yesterday was an annual event held by Clove&Clive at Clove&Clive where people who are invited to thie Event were asked to bring a book or a CD or any gift of inspiration to exchange them during the session. The turnout was good. Our faithful Angel arranged everything and it was a smooth flowing event. Lots of laughters. We even played a game for better understanding on how two people never ever met each other, that views on even one word/subject matter would vary depending on each and individual's meaning or past experiences. Could we look or view things in the another way? Possible. Could we see things from the other's point of view? Possible. But in my experience, it is only possible and relevant if I myself had gone through the same experiences or conditionings. That too, may not fully define or call into a full 100% agreement or match to what another may mean or view. It's all in me and I could never really know what is in another. Get it?

During the book exchange, I received this book titled, "If I really wanted to Make A Difference, I would..." It didn't had an author's name so my guess is that it is a collection of explainations where we could apply our own attitude to life.

Book I've received in lieu of an exchange : If I really wanted to Make A Difference, I would...

I've read a couple of pages. They would serve as lovely reminders in my day-to-day. It's beautiful...

Thank you for the presence of all beautiful beings during the Book Exchange Event. :)

BONUS!!

As we were all about to leave, Angel gave me a surprise. She handed me this book, and told me that it's for me. I could see the mind going through its databank of its myraids of details, trying to search for an occasion, a promise, or a date which synchronised with this gift. There was none! It was just a sweet bonus from my darling Angel. :)

Surprise Bonus from Angel: Love Without Conditions by Paul Ferrini

I love Paul Ferrini's books. In fact, there are so many of his books that I would like to read and absorb totally! But Alas, my book shelf is still filled with books that I have yet to touch, not to mention that I am still struggling to finish up the 3 books that is still sitting on my 'Currently Reading' list. I find that books with spiritual contents are lovely to read, and yet, is one that we can't rush through. Having said that, I do have this trusting that each time I pick up a book to continue its contents, I find myself understanding what the chapter presents even more especially so after one or few experiences altogether. It's like a sort of invinsible guidance, leading me to experience certain events, be affected by it, and then turn to the book for some sort of better understanding. I trust. :)

Thank you Angel, for this beautiful book. :)