Thursday, March 4, 2010



















CHOOSE, CHANGE & BECOME......A STORY OF TRANSFORMATION

A Retreat for Young and Emerging Leaders, 18-34 years of age

From: Friday, July 16 To: Sunday, July 18


Am I invoking change or is change invoking me?
What is the most important choice I can make at this time?
How can honoring this choice change who I become?

Looking at change as a natural part of transformation. I am on a journey — like a humble caterpillar moving towards its destiny. Although gradual change may seem slow and the climb demanding, my experience and strength are accumulating.

To refresh my perspective of where I am and where the current of my life is taking me, I sit quietly with the self, appreciating where I've been, enjoying the beauty of where I am, and delighting in what I am becoming. Each reflection brings realization and moves me a step further in my metamorphosis. This is the story of my Transformation.

Join us for a weekend in the chrysalis of Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center.

Facilitated by:
The Choose, Change, Become team is a group of young & emerging leaders from a variety of cultures & careers. Their love for personal progress and desire to help others unearth and develop their spiritual potential is what inspired this retreat. Although bios of all cannot be listed here, you will have the chance to meet the large dynamic team over the weekend. North American Young Adults (NAYA) is part of a wider international group of young adults of the Brahma Kumaris International Youth Forum (IYF).

Aarti Pappu, 27, is a Physician Assistant. She is a part of the IYF and helps co-ordinate the activities of NAYA. She believes in "When I change the world changes".

Kristina Hoefel, 29, is a student and dedicated teacher of Raja Yoga, through this she has found her inner smile & enjoys helping others find the same. She is a part of the IYF and helps co-ordinate the activities of NAYA. She knows "Peace is Power."

Oliver Olivieri, 26, has been practicing Raja Yoga for the last 6 years. While operating his own renovation business, he dedicates time to designing and facilitating youth programs & retreats for the IYF & NAYA. His experience is "Storms are gifts to progress."

Saurabh Gupta, 25, a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering. He is a part of the IYF and helps design workshops for NAYA. He strongly feels "The present moment is a present from God".

Other members of the design team include: Colleen Mitchell, Julien Gagnon, Anne-Christelle Le Hir, Nalishha Mehta, Narcisa Perju, Gokul Navalore, Deepa Gill, Sara Figueroa, Juan Munguia, Sanjay Arora, Madhavi Patel, Kinnari Murthy, Helen Hall, Marianne Weiss, Harsha Madatanapalli, Dina Bhakta, Sarah Perdue, Tanya Rich, Judy Johnson, Gopi Patel & Judi Rich.

The retreat is organized by the USA and Canada representatives of the International Youth Forum, Brahma Kumaris, a global network of about 8000 young adults, who are dedicated to supporting young people in exploring and developing their inner potential and its integration and expression in everyday life.

There is NO CHARGE for this event in accordance with the principles of the Brahma Kumaris that spiritual knowledge is a basic right of every human being and opportunities should be provided for everyone to develop their own spiritual potential, regardless of background or financial circumstances. Voluntary donations are welcome.