Images are often quite useful when trying deeply to understand a subtle concept. I'd like to share an image that has always been helpful for me.
Why Do We Not See Certain Things?
Intention Not Action
The Value of Satsang/Spiritual Community
Do It Now!
My spiritual teacher had a phrase he often used (even writing a book with this title). I'd like to share why this is an important phrase and how and why we sometimes get it wrong.
There is a core human belief that we have a very limited amount of energy, and that conserving it is a great idea. While there is of course some truth to this thought, it gets misapplied often and to our detriment.
David G.'s Story
Happy Mother's Day
Just a brief note this week to wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day ought not to be limited to women. It’s funny how people sometimes go back and forth about whether God ought to be referred to as “He” or “She” [Yogananda most often referred to God as Divine Mother]. But in reality, God is neither… and both.
Not Who You Are But Who You Want to Become
It Is Always About Us
The True Meaning of Easter
Expectations
Errors
...And Now the News: Part II
Last week we talked about staying calm and centered while reading the news. Not easy these days, but well worth working at. After all, life tends to happen even when not on the front page, so working at staying more calm and peaceful amidst the storms of life will stand us in good stead even apart from the news.
"...And Now the News"
Goals
200 First Dates
I was speaking with someone a few days ago. He was a bit disappointed he had not made a bit more progress in his spiritual life. We chatted further and I found he had read about many different paths and practiced what he could from several. He was a sincere energetic fellow, so what was the impediment?