Alla Lily's Newsletter

I decided to welcome the New Service Year with renewed energy at the beginning of September. To achieve this, I challenged myself to take a month-long break from social media and immerse myself in spiritual matters. It sounded like a good plan, but how did it turn out? Today, I would like to share my experience with you. I must admit that social media tends to overwhelm me. It can create a lot of confusion in my mind. I didn’t completely disconnect from technology (although I would like to...

Returning to my hometown after 4.5 years feels surreal. Although much has changed, many things remain the same. The streets that once felt familiar now seem foreign, and I find myself lost in a maze of memories flooding my mind. Last July, after 4.5 years away, I visited my family in Poland. I hadn't realized how much I missed them until I was there, surrounded by their presence. While we had stayed in touch through video calls and phone conversations, nothing compares to the experience of...

With the New Year Service just around the corner, I'm thinking about embarking on a new journey. As a pioneer, I constantly strive to focus on my spiritual goals. However, this doesn't mean that I always achieve them successfully. From my personal experience, I know how challenging it is to prioritize spiritual matters in today's world, with so many distractions competing for our attention. Buying time for prayer, study, meetings, and other spiritual activities is a struggle, at least for me....