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I've taken a new name and so has my business! Over half my clients now know me as Devi Bhaktananda, my spiritual name, and my business is now known as Blue Lotus Bhakti. My commitment to integrity and authenticy remains unchanged.

This site is a result of an ongoing journey and this phase of the journey finds me in Seattle, WA writing the next chapter of my life and career.

Right livelihood is very important to me. I endeavour to live my life and create my business based on partnership, trust, and a sense of contributing to a greater good.

I hope you will consider joining me on this leg of the journey.

Assi Ghat - Varanasi, India, Fall 2007
Photo © Devi Bhaktananda

Developing web sites and providing computer support require so much more than knowing just the technical side. Understanding the needs and language of the mystic and healer community and being able to translate that into an effective website is one of my strengths. I use my graphic artist skills, attentiion to detail and immersion in the community to develop the look and feel that conveys your message in the most effective visual way. Clear, compassionate communication is essential and it's a passion of mine to facilitate that. There are a number of open source, online tools that, when implemented properly, make it possible to gain efficiencies in reaching your target audiences.

My passion is chanting in Sanskrit and facilitating communication between healers, artists and mystics and the people who can benefit from their services. In six weeks, I healed an eight and a half year bout of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia through Bhakti Yoga (devotional chanting), Spiritual Practice (Science of Mind), Feldenkrais (Awareness Through Movement), and singing. I want to do whatever I can so that other people know about and have access to the transformative power that lies within them.

In 2004, I woke up and discovered a passion for the non-profit sector. From 2004 - 2006, I made my living as an independent computer consultant on both coasts, serving small businesses and non-profits who are engaged in making this world a better place. In 2006 I took a full time staff position doing data network consulting and support at NPower Seattle. After 2 years, I resigned my position at NPower Seattle, went back to school full time and started transitioning Westbecks into Blue Lotus Bhakti, where my focus is on web development work for healers, artists and mystics in addition to promoting bhakti yoga and sound healing while still doing some IT technical support. Trips to India in 2007 and 2008 had a profound effect and have influenced this newest chapter in my life. I maintained a 4.0 GPA earning an Internet and Website Development certificate in '08/'09, even while in India, and I'm now back in school full time pursuing a BA in Marketing and PR, again maintaining a 4.0 GPA. I should graduate at the end of 2012.