The Bodies and Energies (Part 2/5)
Bodies While all this energy moves about in subtle and gross channels, it creates what we think of as our “body”. But there is also what one might call field effects that interact with the …
Understanding your Energy System (Part 1/5)
In the west, we’re brought up with a conceptual model of ourselves as physical beings who think and have emotions. Mind and feelings are typically seen as effects of physical functions. We are the side …
Qualities and Quantities of Being (Vaisheshika and Samkhya)
India has a very ancient spiritual tradition that has somehow survived the usual ravages of time. Partly because it has had periodic revivals, partly geography. Within that tradition are 6 systems of philosophy designed to …
What Arises
It is interesting to see how things come up in “sets”. Quite often, I end up writing an article because the same subject keeps showing up in a short period of time from different places. …
Layers of OK
Many teachers speak of being OK with what is. Of being here now. Of being mindful or present. Of the present of presence. These are all ways of saying much the same thing. It is …
Thinking vs Being
When you explore subjects like self actualization and success, you’ll hear messages like “what you believe you receive” or “pretend it to be it.” This may be true for the field of action, of thinking …
Present
“Allow conditioning to be present in the spaciousness of being. To struggle with it, is a habit of past. The opportunity is wherever you are. A constant opportunity to be present, to be deeply aligned …
In Tune with the Infinite
Back in the 1970’s, I read an old book called In Tune with the Infinite. I really enjoyed it. I was reminded of it today… ”The great central fact in human life, in your life …
Devolution
As we progress down the spiritual path, there is an interesting phenomena that occurs. While being deepens, the person become more shallow. In a way, we could say the person devolves as spirit evolves. The …
What Begins
I thought it would be useful to touch on how it begins. Before there is a person. I’ve covered this before in places like Deepest Being, but it can be useful to explore it with …
Hokey?
What if the ‘Hokey Pokey’ really is what it’s all about? One of those jokes that showed up today. But it illustrates a point being discussed in comments. Reality is what you think it is. …
Astonishing Luck
Perhaps you don’t believe in luck or fate. It doesn’t matter either way. If you are reading this post, you are astonishingly blessed. How do I know this? Well, for one, in order for you …