Drugs as a Spiritual Tool
Occasionally, I see references to people using drugs as a method of spiritual progress. While no given rule serves everyone, I can make a few observations that suggest it’s not a recommended technique. There are …
Only Full
“That is full; this is full. From fullness, fullness come out. Taking fullness from fullness, what remains is fullness.” Santipatha, Isha Upanishad It seems to be that the experience of silence or source as nothingness …
Celebrating Gratitude
Gratitude can be a powerful tool for moving past our story of what’s wrong with the world. Simple reminders of what we have to be grateful for. But in those thoughts of gratitude, we sometimes …
Being Together
When you read stuff from Vedanta, you see many references to being together. Unity is inclusive. For example, this introductory verse to the Upanishads, the Taittiriya Samhita of Yagur Veda. “Let us be together Let …
Being Empathic
I’ve mentioned Judith Orloff before – she’s very intuitive and understands it well. This longer interview covers a wide range of subjects, from her own history to practical application of empathic skills. Notably she mentions …
Beyond I Am
Another great question, this on the basics of our existence. “My spiritual journey is driven by one main question I had from the very beginning: How and why did I and this world come to …
After Death
Recently, I was asked a question I thought would be worth sharing. When I read Adyashanti’s book, “The End of Your World”, this one also struck me as an unusual question to include and a …
First, the Truth
don Miguel Ruiz asks us to find our truth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQeSJD1mBPM How do you find your truth? 1) Don’t believe me – but learn to listen. 2) Don’t believe yourself – but learn to listen. 3) …
Why Don’t We Do Our Best?
One of the most curious aspects of the human experience is how much we stray from what we know to be right. We know that we need exercise, good food, and moderation. We know that …
The Lost Symbol
Dan Brown is the author of the famous “DaVinci Code” novel and it’s followup “Angels and Demons” that were both made into movies. His most recent mystery, “The Lost Symbol” evidently has as it’s heroine …
Blogging
Well, it seems talk of God is not so popular. (laughs) I recently passed the 1,000 blog posts milestone. And I’ve begun organizing to come back to the old book project, this time as a …
Do You Believe in God?
When the subject of God comes up in the west, it’s almost always in the context of belief. Do you or do you not believe in God? People tend to place themselves in one of …