This is my last entry in this diary. I’ve just been to the dentist who cleaned my teeth. He’s very good and I’m going back at six o’clock to fix a cavity. 600Rs for cleaning and 600Rs for the cavity…It’s like 200Sek…Wow!
Everything
is so cheap. So even though I’ll be pretty much broke when I get back to Sweden, I bought new shoes (200 Sek for two pairs!) and a pare of sandals for about 50Sek.
I also bought a pile of double-CD covers…
Tomorrow at 13:40 is the departure of my flight. London – Stockholm.
It’s all over and after this “bonus” month it feels just perfect to go on with life…
I’ve got so much out of this trip and I am so grateful for everything.
Here follows a long list of Thanks to everything and every One that has supported and helped me through this journey.
First of all I’d like to thank everybody that came to my support concert in Stockholm. And to those who has pre-ordered the Double-CD.
This gave me not only a bit of money but also a kick concerning the “mission” to make a good CD!
Without Micky I wouldn’t have been able to travel at all and definitely not
with an extra bonus month…so Thank you Micky for the trust!
So of I went…And everywhere I’ve been there has been a guide or servant. And I don’t mean “servant” in a bad way. But really, people that has been genuinely helpful and willing to assist me without expecting anything in return. Men and women at service…
So, Thank You!
First I came to Anandashram (Thank you Krishna Das for guiding me to this place!) where Hari Das immediately took care of me and showed me around. He also helped me with photos and recordings (before I got the Zoom!).
Bob & Lois for friendship, support, the books (guiding me to Ramesh Balsekar), the bran flakes (where ants managed to make their way into one of the bags!) and photos.
Sue Sheela, Kannur, Swamiji Muktananda, Shyam, Margaret (my “agent”), Prabhu (my forever friend and “agent” at Amma’s!).
And of course the beautiful meeting with Swamiji Sachitananda.
I also want to thank Sangita from Chennai. The beautiful Bhajan singer who taught me my ever favorite Ram Nam Chant!
Thank you Papa Ram Das for the teachings!
Thank you everybody at Anand Ashram!
On the train from Khanhangad to Varkala I met Shaji Keloth who fixed me up with his friends at their luxurious hotel in Varkala who let me stay there for eleven days for a third of the price. Thank you Shaji!
In Varkala I was taken care of by Nityananda who gave me his friendship and support. With whatever…airline tickets or CD burning or just being a good friend. Thank you from my heart Nitya!
Thank you also Kuti!
And Gopal, Ito, Valsa and all the others at Luckie’s Rosegarden.
We had some rockin’ night’s there...
Thank you Christmas for spending Christmas with me. And being a patient friend (Blessings to you wherever you are!)!
Paulene and Bill for Your friendship!
Carolina & Helena for being such sweet “Angelettes” at Lucia!
Dr. Jay for assistance with CD’s!
“Mantra” for the live music at Luckie’s
Tibetan refugees Tensin and brother Shapoo (who called me “Happiness” since Kibo means that in Pukii, Tibetan!) for the notebook and the necklace.
And with Varkala in memory I want to direct a special thanks to Regina Drottenmyr for supporting me economically and for bringing my recording equipment from Sweden to India. Without you there would be no CD!
Thank you also Peo, for taking the time to assist me in Sweden and finding the Zoom H4, which proved to be so simple and reliable…and good!
Thank you Zoom!
Thank you 4-Sound for the trust.
Thank You!
Ammaji, for the sun in her Heart!
For letting me sing in the Temple.
For the double Hug!
For the “secret” message!
For being…
Santosh, for the recording in the Temple.
Shiva, for the Tablas.
Prabhu, for setting it up.
Waylon for being a great room mate.
Elin B. for planting the “seed” to go to Amritapuri.
Mattis & Micky for New Years…great to see you there in Mahalbalipuram!
Annie for being so kind and showing me
around and giving me lunch at Campus 3, Golden City…
(I remember the energy around in the Campus to be the most “still” place I’ve visited on this journey. Together with Ramana’s Cave and Swamiji Satchitananda’s eyes!)
Rajanjan the Rickshaw driver that took care of me in Thiruvanamalai.
Roni, for the Love and friendship and for the flat!
Mahalaxmi for guidance and for trigging
me to set of on this journey!
Shivani with family (for always showing up!)
Sri Sri Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi for the teachings and the stillness.
(Thank you also Magnus for lending me the book!)
Daniella & friends in Mysore, for taking care of me and showing me around!
Zev, with the magic drums who took some time to jam with me before he had to catch a train!
Radish, Rickshawdriver in Bangalore!
Ramesh S. Balsekar in Mumbai.
Dinesh, thank you for showing me your studio in Anderi West, Mumbai.
Crew at Coconut 21 Inn at Arambol, Goa, for service and milkshakes.
Lodewyk, for being real!
Prem Joshua, for a magic concert at the “Dune’s”.
Thank you Premo and Roshie for the Love and Music at Sacha Dham.
Shanti Mayi for the wisdom and knowledge, hope and creation!
The Sanga for Love and so much great music!
Sri Hans Raj, Maharajji for being!
Phool Chatti with Swamiji and Lalitaji, Steven and Tommy.
Nukunu’s “gang” at the retreat that is singing so beautiful on my recordings.
Speciall thanks to Calle for “mad” and magic singing.
And Nukunu for having me and for being Guru. And the ability to do so much for people with so little effort…just small adjustments in the approach to life…Thank You!
Eva A. for endless support.
Micky & Candra, for guidance and support.
Mattis, for brotherhood and positive vibes!
Regina (again…always!)
Narman for taking me to the airport.
Kent, Janne and Anton for handling and storing my “stuff” in Sweden!
Harnam Singh, for not hesitating for a moment to help me when I needed it!
And for the Yoga CD’s…
Jojo for setting me up to a fun return and transition to Sweden.
Anisha (ditto!)
My readers and the entries in my guestbook.
Laxmi (for making the journey possible!)
Medicin Buddha for keeping me healthy all the way.
(I haven't been sick one day. And that's pretty good for a guy travelling without insurance!).
One especially warm thank you goes to my beloved brother Peter, who has handled my homepage and all these letters. Many hours in front of the computer…Well done!
Thank You Universe for the endless flow of nice rooms and rides, meetings, pleasures and sorrows, Love and LIFE!
Finally I thank the countless numbers of people that I’ve met on this journey.
Sometimes they’ve been arrogant and ignorant (and so have I!) but mostly friendly and helpful.
I say like Kannur at Anandashram:
Bliss, Bliss…everywhere Bliss!