The Undivided Soul
In healing circles, you sometimes hear reference to “soul fragments” and similar. The Harry Potter idea of Horcrux extends that idea into fantasy. However, the soul (jiva) itself is eternal and inviolable. So what gives? …
Coming Soon…
In a couple of weeks, I’m having a conversation with Gareth and Eva on the Endless Possibilities podcast. I’ll post the conversation when it’s available. In the meantime, you might enjoy their recent conversation with …
Awe
In the past, I’ve spoken of the value of culturing gratitude. In my case, this shifted my emotional tone, allowing deeper letting go and acceptance, helping set the stage for awakening. This isn’t about making …
Who Am I?
Stephen Chang has written a 3-part series on “A Journey into Awakening,” ‘Who Am I’ in the different stages of the process. While he frames some things slightly differently from how I do, he writes …
Xmas 2023
20 years ago, we had a good snowfall after Christmas and my sons and I went up Mt. Seymour. This is Cassie, a lab cross who loved to chase whatever was thrown. She had discovered …
Vasishtha’s Guidance
One of the most illustrious of the Vedic sages is Vasishtha. He was the guru of Rama, an avatar (embodiment) of Vishnu. The Yoga Vasishtha is the story of his teachings within the Ramayana. It …
Where Are We Speaking From?
In the ancient Vedic tradition of India, they described 4 levels of speech: Vaikhari: Spoken or voiced Madhyama: “middle one”, mental speech, the monkey mind Pashyanti: the first impulse, fine feelings, intuition, flow Para: being, …
Being With
When we’re sitting with someone who’s struggling, there is a range of emotions that can come up. If we’ve had a similar experience, we may share something of what they’re experiencing too. And it can …
Update
For many years, I’ve offered informal spiritual coaching, helping people understand their experience and answering related questions. By request, I’m now offering this more formally in paid Zoom sessions. You can see the offering here …
26 Qualities of the Liberated
Dayanand posted an article on the 26 qualities of spiritual development that Krishna lists. It’s in the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 16, verses 1-3. I also reviewed Maharishi’s translation, the Yoga Sutra, and some related resources. …
Delusion
Delusion is a byproduct of the ignorance of our true nature. When we don’t know who we are, we build our discrimination on an identified ego. The ego has an agenda to be right, even …
Interview Shorts
Rick has posted a few shorts from my two BATGAP interviews. How to Listen The Shift into Unity The Person Doesn’t Wake Up Prior Development The First Interview (2015) (to Brahman) The Second Interview …