Pain Redux
The subject of pain has arisen again, so it would be useful to review the points. All pain, including physical and emotional, is a signal that something is wrong. All we have to do is …
What Leads to Awakening?
In a recent post, I spoke of how our gifts come, not from our suffering, but from the movement of life through us. This arose from the underlying idea that suffering is necessary and will …
Castle of Brahman
In the center of the castle of Brahman, our own body, there is a small shrine in the form of a lotus flower, and within can be found a small space. We should find who …
Experience and Belief
We tend to think of experience as superior to belief. But there’s a phrase that gives it away – Seeing is Believing. The mind creates concepts about the world based on what we’re told and …
Out of Bliss
Anandaddhyeva khalwimani bhutani jayante anandena jatani jivanti anandam prayanty abhisamwishanti Out of bliss these beings are born, In bliss they are sustained, And to bliss they go and merge again. — Taittiriya Upanishad 3.6.1 Why …
Our Gifts come from Our Suffering?
During a meeting with a friend of mine who’s a medium, we had a rather instructive conversation. She said that our pain and lessons bring us what we have to offer. Our gifts to others …
Emergence
In a number of posts here, I have spoken of the cycles of growth. Typically I refer to balance, disintegration, growth, integration, and repeat. In a talk recently, we discussed Teilhard de Chardin’s view of …
The Fifth Agreement
In prior posts, I’ve spoken about The Four Agreements, an excellent book by DON Miguel Ruiz. Released in 1997, The Four Agreements taught: to be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make …
Not Nada
Recently, in a discussion over on Takuin’s blog, I was reminded of an issue to be alert to on the journey. It is not uncommon to go through a nada phase, a place where much …
Solid, real Solid
Solid may seem to be an odd word to describe anything “spiritual”. Spirit seems ephemeral, a cloud through which we may sometimes peak. Yet as we deepen into our fundamental reality, we discover some of …
The Fear of Awakening
As we approach awakening, we may notice fear there, an apparent fear of awakening. Considering the promise we may have heard of what awaits, this may seem a curious response. But it’s important to recognize …