Aastha to me is an Institution of promise, purpose, and commitment. It is also an Institution which is struggling with problems of growth and diversity. In my mind it essentially started as one persons dream though there were many co-travelers in the initial part of its journey. It went through a very difficult period when many deserted the institution. It took some time and great effort from the patriarch to bring in new set of people who shared some common frameworks and helped the institution to find its feet and grow at a steady pace. I started my association with Aastha initially out of my fondness for Seetha, who in my mind was the founder and the progenitor. I was also attracted for the purpose for which the institution stood. It took me couple of years to move from my commitment to the person Seetha to the institution Aastha. The transition was indeed a very slow process but nevertheless a steady one. The transition from an event member or in simpler terms a visiting facilitator to an institutional member has been a very meaningful and exhilarating journey for me. This transition has been facilitated not only by my committing to the values of Aastha but greatly fuelled by the active involvement and commitment by a bunch of young people who joined the institution over the last three years. Today, Aastha to me is an Institution committed to: foster the development of professionals in the field of Human Process Facilitation, Experiential Learning, and Institutional Building. promote / engage in new initiatives and collaboration to make learning process more wholesome, holistic, and meaningful. evolve processes in training and learning which holds congruence within the Indian psyche and culture. I see Aastha growing from strength to strength with the new set of highly committed and enthusiastic young members. For a 60 year young man this is indeed a very rewarding experience.   Sambamurthy Executive Trustee