[HANASHIR:6187] RE: Refreshed and ready

[Adrian Durlester <durleste...>]

Emily, thanks for your comments. This is a good time to remind us all that
the hanashir list is not the "Hava Nashira Fan Club" e-zine. Comments
praising, commenting, constructively criticizing...all are welcome. I can
say from experience that the good folks at OSRUI do read, listen and take
into account comments from attendees, and respond to them as they can. I can
also tell you from experience that a slew of only rave reviews isn't always
the most helpful evaluation tool.

Over the years I've had many comments, positive and negative, about Hava
Nashira. But I keep coming back. And so do many others. Enjoy and bask in
the glow of the magic of HN. Then think about how it could be even better.

Adrian
Listowner, Hanashir

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org [mailto:owner-hanashir (at) 
> shamash(dot)org]On
> Behalf Of Emily Blank
> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 6:22 AM
> To: 'hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org'
> Subject: [HANASHIR:6185] RE: Refreshed and ready
>
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I have to say that the effect HN has on me is slightly different
> from that
> on others.  Yes, I experienced the spiritual highs that were so intense
> they resembled a sexual release.  (After all, Laura Nyro, ztl, said that
> sexuality, and spirituality and work are not separate).  And, as a second
> timer, I actually BONDED with one or two people.
>
> On the other hand, I also experience lows when I go to HN.  Being around
> all those people can be terribly lonely (if one is not socially
> adept) when
> the singing and dancing stop, and the noise in the dining room can be
> physically painful.  I know from talking to others that I am not the only
> one who felt that way.
>
> It's still worth it, and you can bet I'll be back, if not the next year,
> then the year after that, as long as HN exists, but I was glad to
> get back.
>  (After all, you wouldn't want to spend your entire life having sex would
> you?)  G-d may even be relieved to get a rest from all that intense
> praying.
>
> Emily


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