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...
by Gail Tredwell | Dec 14, 2013 | Blog
“If you cannot attack the message, then attack the messenger.” Now that many of my former friends, who I cared for immensely, have had the opportunity to serve their guru by untruthfully maligning my character in response to my truthful memoir, I feel it...
by Gail Tredwell | Oct 15, 2013 | Blog
Why is truth telling so often considered courageous? Here is a dictionary definition of the word courage: “Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” In recent years, when I shared with friends that I am...
by Gail Tredwell | Oct 15, 2013 | Blog
Welcome and thank you for visiting my very first blog! As I draw closer to my book launch, I am filled with a combination of excitement and nerves. I am excited because I have been working on this project for almost five years, and it feels wonderful to finally see it...
