Baba Ran

My blogs

Gender	Female
Occupation	writer and spiritual adviser
Introduction	I have studied and participated in many aspects of established religions and alternative spiritual paths . . . including different Protestant denominations, Catholicism, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and the writings and life of Meher Baba. I am a member of a Unitarian Universalist congregation and a leader of group discussions and worship within that faith. My life is devoted to peacefully exploring ideas about God . . in whatever ways make us happy and free while challenging us to greater maturity and growth. On my blog, you will see links to my lifelong "work in progress," a book I call Walking in the Fire Lane. I affectionately refer to it as a "fictionalized memoir" . . . most of the names have been changed to protect the innocent!! Honestly, though, it is as much a work of imagination as any novel, and contains some surprising elements — including a 76 stanza "epic poem." Files are presented in .pdf form for download or printing . . . it is here, along with much of my other poetry, to freely read and distribute as you wish. Enjoy!! *—Barbara Gilbert* e-mail me at: poetryandpictures@gmail.com
Favorite Books	History of World Religions by Huston Smith, Discourses by Meher Baba