Passion and the pot holder
Ran into this quote today in a completely different context – a design newsletter. But it seemed apropos in this context as well. “Technique alone is never enough. You have to have passion. Technique alone …
The Gita
“Even a little study of the Bhagavad Gita, like a drop of the flow of nectar, is sufficient for enlightenment.” — Shankaracharya, Bhaja Govindam 20 The Bhagavad Gita translates as The Song of God. It …
Going Cosmic
“Lord, said David, since you do not need us, why did you create these two worlds? Reality replied: O prisoner of time, I was a secret treasure of kindness and generosity, and I wished this …
More God Realization
Understanding God Realization was largely a perspective piece. Where it fits into the scheme of things. But what of experience? How does it show up? This is not something anyone can describe as it is …
Understanding God Realization from a Western standpoint
Each major change in state of consciousness tends to have a lead up, an actual shift, then a process of integration. Disintegration, growth, integration, and balance. The same process happens with all of the smaller …
This Blog
In many ways, this blog is part of my own journey. While I have a prominently perceptual path, there is a strong underflow of gyan. The draw of the intellect to understand, even in the …
The Open Mind
One of the most important things you can bring to your spiritual journey is an open mind. While a teaching is very useful for giving one a sense of how and where to put our …
LLL Retreat 5
I’m back. But not really. As is not uncommon, the person who arrived back was not the same person who left. There was a deep enough perspective shift that reality has once again changed. (laughs) …
Up, Up and Away!
Off to the airport shortly. The blog will be silent until next week sometime. Have fun! D Retreating
The Impact of Teaching
If we’re on some kind of spiritual journey, the value of a teaching cannot be underestimated. It can help us walk the path effectively, avoid side-roads, and keep on track – especially in a world …
Shock and Awe
Shock and Awe is a term used by the military for the use of overwhelming force. A raw expression of power designed to culture fear. It can be quite potent but not always in the …