|
Youth Book
(
1626
Reads
)
Posted by
rhya
Saturday, June 19, 2004
|
|
Hello guys, it is oh so serious Rhyana with her bad spelling again.
Basically for a couple of years now I have had the idea of a youth book. I read an amazing Subud book, in all honesty one of the only books I read from start to finish. It was a series of short stories from Subud member describing how the Latihan had affected their lives. It was a very inspiring book, but I was also struck that many of the experiences written during the beginning period of Subud and often referring to Bapak felt somewhat far removed from my own personal experiences. During the same period, I experienced a time when I worked for Subud and felt that I reached an understanding for myself about the Latihan, which affected my life, or at least how I looked at my life. When I shared this story with others they would be encouraged to get more involved, or visited the site where I had been working. This added together and I thought wouldn’t it be great if young Subud members shared their experiences with each other.
So after debating for nearly three years I decided what the hell lets give it a go. A book of short stories from younger members, about their experiences of Subud and the Latihan. This is an experiment that may not work. And I hasten to add that it is not an exclusion of the older members or their stories that can give us so much, but just an opportunity for younger members to both share their experiences, (which some people may find are more connected to their experience of Subud), or put their voices out their and get evolved.
The “book” could be sold for a small price to raise money for Subud youth zone three, again an experiment to try and get Subud youth to raise its own funds. I am helping to organise the youth activities at the British national congress this August, and if possible to debut the “book” there. We will see if that is too adventurous. If it is a success maybe we can see about having it published properly. If you are interested, would like to know more, or would like to write a story of your experience, contact the email thebook_48@hotmail.com.
The story should be between 1000 to 1500 word, and in English. And like I say if this is not enough information send your email address to the above email address, or if you would like to be involved in another way. I am sending this out as I did not want it to end up being stories only my friends.
Thank you Rhyana
|
Frontpage 
