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I grew up in New Zealand, on a farm near Hamilton. I enjoyed the rural environment and I would often sit and look out over the green undulating hills, leading up to a beautiful mountain range about 20k away. I liked to visualise myself cantering on horseback over these hills, feeling the breeze on my face. This gave me a sense of freedom. I liked to climb the pine trees near the house and sometimes I would look after a lamb if it's mother had died.  I had a pet calf who was very placid and gentle and she won many ribbons at agricultural shows.

Despite the peaceful outer environment, my home life was far from peaceful and I remember from quite a young age thinking that there must be peace somewhere in the world, and that somehow, someday, I would find peace. I often wondered about our existance here on earth; why we were her and where we were going. Gradually, I was drawn to yoga and Eastern teachings and eventually I heard about Sri Chinmoy. I joined the Sri Chinmoy Centre in 1978. His writings, based on the Hindu philosophy were so refreshing; so easy to understand and to put into daily practice. Gradually all my questions were answered and I now feel much more contentment and happiness in my life.