The Missouri ECKANKAR Newsletter

ECKANKAR, The Path of Spiritual Freedom

News of public Eckankar events in Missouri October-November-December 2020

Harold Klemp

The Spiritual Leader of Eckankar

Eckankar Missouri Meetup Groups

Kansas City St. Louis Meetup.com/eckankarinkansascity Meetup.com/eckankarinsaintlouis

Mid-Missouri Springfield

Meetup.com/eckankarinmidmissouri Meetup.com/eckankarinspringfield

A member of Eckankar shares how singing HU helped restore calmness during a difficult time.

ZORIAN’S GOODBYE

Zorion came to live on our farm in his 24th year of life. The average life span of a horse is 25-30 years old, so it was time for him to retire. A couple of friends owned him and had been boarding him at a public stable. They offered to give him to me, knowing he would be loved and cared for on a more personal basis for the remaining years of his life. At first I declined to take him. I had never cared for an elderly horse and the thought of caring for him through the end of his life scared me a little. After having a series of three dreams in which Zorion was present on our property, gazing at me and looking very much at home, I contacted my friends and agreed to take in the aging fellow.

Zorion’s primary job on the farm was to look beautiful and he excelled at it. He was strikingly handsome and he seemed aware of it. Zorion also provided comic relief. He could often be seen clowning around, sticking his tongue out, yawning repeatedly in an exaggerated manner, or letting his lower lip hang down so low it looked like it might fall off. He was patient and tolerant with the young horses, even when a nervous two-year-old chewed its entire mane off. Zorion was a quiet, concerned presence when one of the other horses was ill or injured, and would stay near until the patient recovered.

On a cold December morning, I noticed Zorion standing down by our pond. The other horses had come up for breakfast but Zorion stood alone, head down, obviously not feeling well. As I led him to the barn, I called to make a veterinary appointment. It would be faster and easier for me to bring him to the animal hospital. I put him in the barn while I got the trailer and truck ready to go, then went inside to gather my things.

I called my young neighbor, Hayley, to ask if she would help me get Zorion loaded in the trailer. She agreed and I walked out to the barn to meet her.

Zorion was in trouble; he had laid down and rolled, but was too close to the wall. His legs were caught and he was stuck; he was beginning to panic.

Continued on page 2

The Missouri ECKANKAR Newsletter - Page 2 October-November-December 2020

Soul Adventure Seminar

2020 ECK Spiritual New Year Celebration will be online!

Since a physical, in-person event will not be

possible this fall, we are breaking new ground with an invitation to enjoy a constellation of

specifically recorded ECK presentations.

October 23 – 25, 2020 Minneapolis, Minnesota

www.ECKSoulAdventure.org

Go to the website for more details on this

celebration and how to register.

Statewide ECK Events

RSVP as indicated (to the left) to obtain a Zoom link.

Experience The Sound of Soul Sunday, November 22 Sunday, December 20 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Spiritual Discussions Second Wednesday of each month 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 14 Keys to Overcome Fear Wednesday, November 11 Living With a Higher Purpose Wednesday, December 9 Spiritual Tools for Daily Living First and Third Friday of each month 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 2 and October 16 Dreams: Your Source of Everyday Guidance Friday, November 6 and November 20 5 Spiritual Tools to Conquer Fear Friday, December 4 and December 18What is the Secret of True Spiritual Freedom?

Please follow community and government guidelines for safe gatherings. In-person ECK events are suspended until further notice.

For the latest, check our local website or call 1-800-591-0694.

he Temple of ECK is both a Golden Wisdom Temple and a local community church. It is a place for all people who love God.

—Harold Klemp The Temple of ECK

T

as we

begin statewide ECK events via Zoom video conference!

To obtain a link, send your name, phone number, and

email address, along with the event you wish to attend to:

Zevents@Eckankar-Missouri.org

or Call 1-800-591-0694 and leave a

message for the info you are seeking.

Please join us

The Missouri ECKANKAR Newsletter - Page 3 October-November-December 2020

The Missouri ECKANKAR Newsletter is a quarterly publication of the Missouri Satsang Society, Inc., A Chartered Affiliate of ECKANKAR. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the writers and not necessarily those of ECKANKAR or the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp. Copyright © 2020 ECKANKAR. All rights reserved. The terms ECKANKAR, ECK, EK, MAHANTA, SOUL TRAVEL, and VAIRAGI, among others, are trademarks of ECKANKAR, P.O. Box 2000, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2000 U.S.A.

www.Eckankar-Missouri.org

an upright position. He was shaky and weak, but standing when the vet arrived. She examined and treated him as much as she could, then left us to watch him overnight. We cleaned the barn and talked while keeping an eye on Zorion. While we cleaned, Zorion walked outside and looked like he was enjoying the company of his horse friends across the fence. Hayley went home and I went into my house to eat lunch. About 45 minutes later, I walked out to the barn and discovered Zorion’s lifeless body in the middle of the barn floor.

I am grateful for the HU and how it helped me get past the extreme emotional state and enjoy my last moments with my horse friend, this special Soul. I am grateful for the power of love and the HU and how it inspired Zorion to get to his feet and walk out to have one last visit with his horse buddies.

—Vickie P.

St. Louis

St. Louis Eckankar Center 14538 Manchester Road, Suite 202 Ballwin, MO 63011-3967 Rear building, upper level Contact: (800) 591-0694 Advanced Spiritual Study as a next step on the Road Home to God The Easy Way Class Second Monday of each month December 2019 – December 2020 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. To enroll in the class, visit one time, or for more information, call (800) 591-0694.

Kansas City

Kansas City ECK Information Center P. O. Box 10493 Kansas City, MO 64171-0493 Contact: (800) 591-0694 Other ECK Events Harold Klemp's Talks on TV Marshall – Zito Media Channel 3 Check your local listing for time.

Mid-Missouri

Jefferson City/Columbia/Rolla Contact: (800) 591-0694 Harold Klemp's Talks on TV Jefferson City – Channel 80.16, JCTV Check your local listing for time.

Singing HU as a nondirected prayer can instantly open your heart to divine love even as you sing. Truth will come to you, and fear will flee.

—Harold Klemp, ECK Wisdom on Conquering Fear, p. 39

Zorion’s Goodbye continued from page 1

Immediately I placed a call to the emergency vet; I was told she would be there in 20 minutes. Fear gripped me and my chest tightened painfully as I looked around for something that might help us get him up. I burst into tears as I realized the futility of his situation.

I placed a call to another neighbor, who owns heavy construction equipment, to ask if he could help us get Zorion to his feet. When he heard the situation and age of the horse, he said euthanasia was the kindest choice. In my emotional state, I was unable to think clearly.

I needed to sing HU. After I shared with Hayley that the HU is a love song to God and that we sing it in time of need, I closed my eyes, inwardly asked for the help of the Mahanta, my inner teacher, and Prajapati, an ECK Master known for working with animals. I began to sing the sacred HU out loud. The painful tightness in my chest released, and love flowed in and opened the heart. When I opened my eyes, I looked down to Zorion’s head in my lap. Pain and anxiety filled Zorion’s eyes, but he no longer looked panicky. While waiting for the vet, I stroked his head and talked to him. Overcome with gratitude for the years of knowing this Soul, I thanked him for all the love, joy, and laughter he had brought us and for six years of good memories. I told him he was loved beyond measure and I would never forget him.

What happened next I would not have believed had I not seen it with my own eyes. Suddenly Zorion shifted his position and got his legs under him just enough to make it to

Springfield

Springfield Eckankar Center 1740 South Glenstone Suite J, Room 2, Glenstone Square Springfield, MO 65804-1514 Contact: (800) 591-0694 Mailing address: Springfield Eckankar Center P.O. Box 3811 Springfield, MO 65808-3811 Other ECK Events Harold Klemp’s Talks on TV Second and Fourth Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m. Mediacom, Access Channel

The Missouri ECKANKAR Newsletter Missouri Satsang Society, Inc. 14538 Manchester Road, Suite 202 Ballwin, MO 63011-3967 Change Service Requested

NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE

PAID ST. LOUIS, MO

PERMIT NO. 479

Subscription to The Missouri ECKANKAR Newsletter A free subscription to The Missouri ECKANKAR Newsletter is offered to non-members of Eckankar. To request a complimentary offer, please call (800) 591-0694 or mail the form to the address below.

Mail to: The Missouri ECKANKAR Newsletter

Missouri Satsang Society, Inc. 14538 Manchester, Suite 202

Ballwin, MO 63011-3967

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: E-mail (optional): Change of Address: Are you a member of Eckankar? New Subscription: Renew Subscription: Choose one option: Non-member, free: One year, $20.00: Two years, 40.00

Subscriptions are available by mailing this form to the above address. To cover costs, we request a $20.00 annual donation from members. According to federal guidelines, the material value of this publication is insubstantial and therefore the full amount of your contribution is tax deductible. Please make your check payable to Missouri Satsang Society, Inc. Moving? - Be sure to send your change of address to the address listed above to avoid interruption of delivery. The United States Postal Service will not forward bulk mail.

Note: Members receive supplemental information with their newsletter.