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Instead of seven thirty (our regular wake-up time), we were allowed to sleep into nine o’clock. It was wonderful sleeping in except for the fact that the sun was shining through our tent and it was rather hot. By the time everyone finally got up and down to the amphitheater the meditation crew had moved the morning meditation away from the scorching sun and back to the camp into the shade. The meditation was followed by a small workshop which in turn was followed by a Yuva meeting was directed at refocusing our attention on giving realization.

In the confusion of getting ready to leave, we realized that we didn’t have lunch! The cooking team decided to remain behind and prepare a lunch of pasta and salad for everyone else. Meanwhile in Santa Monica (the place where we had planned to give realization), the Yuvas and aunties were unsure about how to set up due to the extensive regulations. We eventually settled down and a steady stream of curious people stopped to get their realization. After about an hour and a half, the cooking squad arrived with tomato salad and baked chicken. Following lunch, we moved up the street to a different location and even more people came. It was extremely successful, and even though we were only allowed two chairs, many people received their realization standing up. One car load of Yuvas left to clear out in the ocean with a foot soak and to get ready to serve dinner at mother’s house.

Meanwhile at the camp, the LA ashram had brought food, drinks, and ice cream for all of us yuvas for dinner. Uncle Brian also decided to come to have a talk with us. So after everyone had eaten and cleaned up from giving realization, we went to the amphitheater. We had a meditation led by Uncle Brian and later had a talking seminar. The seminar was so awesome because we all talked about how we felt on this tour and how being with other sahaja yogis is so important. It was interesting because everyone commented how the connection was so much stronger with each other than anyone we know back home. This tour has shown us how we can live happily with each other despite any challenges we meet and to bring about the new era of collectivity and oneness.