I have been a spiritual seeker for many incarnations.  In this life I learned Transcendental Meditation at 13 years of age thanks to my mother's influence and example.  Trained as a nurse she eventually became an astrologer committed to uplifting people to achieve their spiritual and worldly potential.   From an early age I experienced grace in many forms as I meditated eventually taking the TM-Siddhis course and learning yogic flying which was a delight.  There are two great themes in the avatar of of my ego as it developed: the search for Self-realization and mental illness.