by Gail Tredwell | Aug 16, 2020 | Blog
When I set out to write my memoir, I had no idea what the overall impact would be. The only outcome I felt certain about was the backlash. While I knew the attacks would be severe, apart from trying to stand as tall and strong as possible, knowing that every word I...
by Gail Tredwell | Jan 26, 2020 | Blog
How many times have we heard the saying, “Respect should be earned, not given.” Then why, oh why do we readily and so often blindly hand it over to teachers in the spiritual, religious and new age communities? In what other fields are teachers taken at face value? ...
by Gail Tredwell | Jun 21, 2014 | Blog
This morning as I relaxed in my soft and comfortable easy chair, I gazed out the window at the gorgeous powder puff scattered blue sky, while listening to the birds chirping, and enjoying the fresh morning air on my face. Sunshine sparkled on the dew kissed trees that...
by Gail Tredwell | Mar 13, 2014 | Blog
Ever since the news of my book went viral in India, I have been inundated with requests to file criminal charges. I even get would-be official letters from unnamed officials on plain paper containing unsigned subtle threats – the same message being circulated in...
by Gail Tredwell | Jan 4, 2014 | Blog
To help others, I have written a true memoir of my twenty years with Amma. However, because erstwhile friends are unable to attack the veracity of my unwelcome revelations about their teacher and organization, they have untruthfully attacked my character. And they...