Highlights of the 2010 Eckankar Regional Seminar
“Spiritual Tools for Mastering Life’s Challenges”
Having the highest-attended Eckankar Regional Seminar in the US in 2009 entitled "Discover Golden Keys to the Mysteries of Life", expectations for 2010 were high. Invitations to speakers and performers went out all across North America as well as Europe and Australia. Word of mouth from the 2009 seminar was so positive and widespread, that people made every effort to be there, and they weren’t disappointed.
Asheville, NC, nestled in the Southern Appalachians, was once again a focal point for God’s Love. What were these Spiritual Tools we’d learn about over the weekend? One was the song of HU. This form of non-directed prayer entrusts our concerns to Spirit. It opens the door to profound healing, offers protection and guidance, and enhances every area of our lives. A workshop on this transforming word engaged newcomers to Eckankar, singing HU for their first time. Other highlights included talks and workshops on the benefits of working with the Inner Master, the Spiritual Laws of Life, the power of spiritual exercises, and mastering the virtues of life.
Enhancing the seminar experience even further, heart-opening music by national and international recording artists uplifted and enlivened everyone. The NC Seminar choir rocked the rafters and put a smile on all faces. Interspersed throughout the program video montages of grateful Eckists told how the teachings of ECK had changed their lives, given them greater meaning and taught the principles that lead them toward spiritual freedom.
Peter Skelskey, president of Eckankar, delighted the audience with three talks, using personal stories to illustrate how the help of the Inner Master lets you achieve your highest spiritual goals, and the simplicity of living your life from the viewpoint of Divine Love. He concluded the seminar by leading a Community HU Chant for all who had gathered to experience the Light and Sound of God. Eckankar has embarked on a program of bringing HU to people around the world. Although this ancient sound does not belong to any religion, it has been lost to all but a few through the ages.
All those with the ears to hear left the Asheville Crowne Plaza Resort with open hearts and a greater knowledge of the spiritual tools they can carry with them anywhere to unfold spiritually and to master life’s many challenges.