“My involvement with Shanti has changed my life. I have a clearer idea of what I want from my relationships. Giving and getting support is not just limited to my Shanti relationships. I can open up to new people and new situations much faster and easier. I don’t have to know someone forever to make a close and satisfying connection. I am able to give to my friends in a more concrete way.
Before volunteering for Shanti, my own fear of AIDS would sometimes be paralyzing. I still wonder if I’m coming down with AIDS whenever I get a cold or see a mole that I don’t remember seeing. However, I’m now able to experience the fear and move on with my life without becoming obsessed and depressed. Somehow becoming more familiar with what I am afraid of has made me deal with it without becoming overwhelmed.
I am more accepting of myself and others. Now when I feel some of what I used to call my “negative emotions,” I don’t judge myself as harshly as I used to do. I realized that I cannot love another unconditionally if I cannot love myself the same way.”
From an Eclipse: The Shanti project Newsletter
Dear Shanti Project,
Any chance you might be able to provide me with Greg George’s email address or forward my email address to him below. I havent seen Greg in many many years, and for some reason he came to my mind today (in NYC).
Thank you.
Hi there Shimon,
Thank you so much for your inquiry. We will not be able to provide this information as we are not in touch with Greg though from what has been relayed to us he is alive and in San Francisco. And to clarify, this is not the actual Shanti Project but just a digital humanities project documenting their history with no affiliation from them. Best of luck and thank you for checking in!