"Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance.
Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom."
--(Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.)

Hi.
Irene and Richard asked me to write something about my meditation classes at the Taproot Bookstore.
I think I first need you to know who I am.  My name is Bob Stickles. I have been living meditation 
for about fifteen years.

I grew up just like every other kid, I guess.  I had a few tough years in my early 20s but didn't 
know how to turn things around.  Then I got sick in my early 20s with Crohn's Colitis.  
I spent the next five years in and out of the hospital.  My weight dropped from 185 to 140 in this time.
I am 6'3" and work a strenuous manual job, so it was a very tough time physically, spirituality and mentally.  
I got sick of being sick and I wanted to make changes in my life. I tried different things like hypnosis, 
reading books on the mind and body and how they work and started weight lifting.  

While lifting weights, I started reading all the weight lifting magazines and one day; 
I read an article about lifting weights with your mind by using visualization.  
I read it and said to myself "if I can lift weights with my mind, why can't I cure myself with my mind?" 
and that's where my journey began.  

Now, fifteen years later, I am happy and healthy. In those fifteen years, I have experienced many alternative 
and spiritual practices; uncovering many parts of myself I didn't know existed:  
Martial Arts, Chi Gung, becoming certified in Reiki and Reflexology and taking lessons in other healing arts.  
Meditation, however, is still the source of my passion and I hope to lead others to the same joy I have uncovered.

CREATE YOUR PERFECT "OM"

	Chanting "OM" helps you find your voice in the universe.  
	It helps you clear your mind and reduces stress in your life.  
	This class starts at 9:15 sharp and ends at 10:00 for a donation of $5.
 
	MEDITATION MADE EASY

	In this meditation class, we use visualization.  This class also reduces stress and brings about healing.   
	This class starts at 10:30 and ends around 11:30 for a donation of $5.
	Both classes are life changing for me as the Teacher and you as the Participant.  I hope to see you there!                   

Sincerely Yours, Bob Stickles

Please visit the Universal Source Healing of Central Massachusetts Web Page
for more information on the services I offer.