Spending Time with the Master

John de Ruiter

In some respect the word Master is perhaps out-dated and even a bit loaded - and yet, when it comes to Truth and how potent with Knowledge John de Ruiter is, then it's the right word.  I have learned so much from him and my love and gratitude keep growing.  I learn from his transmission in the meetings, from his teaching and simply from seeing (as much as I am able to see) when I look at him.  Perhaps most precious of all is when I occasionally find myself in his company in a more social context.  I notice that on such occasions his transmission (which fills the room) is altogether sweeter and, just from breathing, I get a little drunk, on the divine.  To the unitiated perhaps this may sound a little starry-eyed or far-fetched, but - it is true.  And I count on him, I rely on him, I trust him 110%.  Concerning what is deeper I speak only to him if I have a question or need feedback.  Because it works - his teaching, if you actually do it, works.  And if you can call the journey deeper within to what is ever more True, to what is finer and lovelier, if you can call that 'work,' then it is the greatest joy for me to do such work.  And a privalege also and it comes with increasing responsibility.  The more I see, and the more (subtle) abilities I come into, the more there is to take care of - it's such a great, natural way-it-is.  I also value the many remarkable people who are here with John.  They enrich my life and we support each other in a real and wonderful way.  I get the finer purpose of the sangha - to use the Buddha's word for the community which builds around the Master - it works - at least, around John it does.

What a sweet, dear, touching meeting it was last night too . . .

 
Before I sign off, I'm aware that it's been too long since my last recorded dialogue with John - I've been told another one will occur - just don't know when yet.  But maybe I'll get one of John's amazing lunch talks uploaded soon - in the meantime you can still send in any questions for him in the usual way.

Until next time,
Love,
Shanti