May 2011 - Subud Voice

FAVOURITE PHOTOS
Brighton Beach
Rosanna Hille writes…
In 2007 I attended one of the many Susila Dharma meeting I have gone to over the years I have been associated
with the humanitarian work of Subud members. This meeting was held in Lewes UK and the purpose was to
network, build our capacity and consult with our members on the direction of the international organization.
Hamida Virginia Thomas was newly appointed Executive Director of Susila Dharma International and we were in a
hand-over, transition phase. The meeting was hosted by Pelham House and SD Britain and it was early February
with the earth still sleeping.
For me the winter is a quiet time for reflection and regeneration and the light snow on the hills seen from the
Gardiner's home, the stone damsel waiting patiently for the blossoms in a nook by Pelham House, and the grey
skies all set a peaceful, introspective tone.
After the meeting, I went to Brighton and met with Garrett Thompson, who was then the ISC chairman. We spent a
lovely day wandering around the famous British seaside town discussing Subud and its world organizations – where
we had been, where we were going, what might be possible...
Our wandering took us to Brighton Pier, which was almost deserted, and I took this shot of Garrett looking
pensively over Brighton with a still carousel on one side and a Princess on a rearing horse frozen in time on the
other. It reminds me of the still balance I need to maintain when considering what is and what is possible.
Readers are invited to submit a favourite photograph taken by themselves. Include a text of no more than 400
words explaining why the photograph is important to you and what connection it has with Subud.
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SUBUD VOICE PAGE 11 MAY 2011