You are just the kind of people the Sullivan Ballou Fund seeks to recognize and affirm. You are both loving and dedicated teachers of yoga, meditation, Vedantic philosophy, and spiritual life style. Although you are based at The Expanding Light Yoga and Meditation Retreat in northern California, for many years you have nurtured and served many hundreds of students throughout the world, and you retain their love and admiration. You have brought them not only your deep knowledge and wisdom in helping them along the spiritual path, but your very lives are beautiful examples of how the divine seed can blossom in the human soul into a flowering life. Everyone around you feels your energy, your good humor, and the love and generosity you offer to all your fellow men and women.
In the true spirit of Sullivan Ballou, and of course Parmahansa Yogananda, you have asked nothing for yourselves ever, neither material reward nor personal acclaim, seeking only the path of truth, love, and service to others.
You are truly people who act from the heart to bring hope and inspiration to others.
On a personal note, we are especially grateful for the guidance and fellowship you have shown us over the years. You have served as role models for us as you have for many others, and we are delighted the Fund has determined to bring this modest recognition and affirmation to you and your work.
Congratulations!
Elissa and Bruce Peterson, Founding Members