Lessons of Love and Gratitude: Stepping-Stones along Life’s Journey

Embrace the obstacles in our lives as gifts for spiritual growth and strength.

“When we go through the experiences that are part of our everyday lives, often there are times of joy in between the lessons. But sometimes it seems there are a lot more rocks in our way than soft grass to walk on. There are always things underfoot, things to make us trip or stumble.

“But these stumbling blocks can be stepping-stones, as I've mentioned before. It depends on our attitude.”

—Harold Klemp, The Slowing Burning Love of God, Mahanta Transcripts, Book 13, p. 101

Holding a spiritual viewpoint can help us recover from the challenges that life brings us. This ECK Light and Sound Service will offer keys to help us recognize the gifts within the stumbling blocks along our path. Join us to explore your nature as Soul, participate in a Spiritual Exercise, bathe in the Sound of HU, and have an opportunity to share your stories and insights in small group discussions. You are invited to enjoy fellowship with like-minded Souls after the service. All are welcome.

You are warmly invited to join us for an ECK Light and Sound Service on Sunday, September 7, 2025, 11:00 am–12:15 pm, titled, “Lessons of Love and Gratitude: Stepping-Stones along Life’s Journey.” This event, sponsored by ECKANKAR in Rochester, will be held at the ECKANKAR Center of Rochester, 312 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY 14445.

Would you like to create your own Soul Adventure? Guests who attend our event will receive a unique workbook and journal, titled Raise Your Spiritual IQ!, that offers creative techniques and spiritual exercises. To learn more about this journal, you can visit Eckankar’s Official YouTube channel to view this short, just over a minute, video by clicking on this link: Experience Journal video.

For more information regarding local events in the Rochester, NY area call 585-288-4721 or email us at [eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com](mailto:eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com)

For more Eckankar events in New York State taking place online or in person, please visit our NY ECK website at: https://eckankar-ny.org