Xmas 2024
Winter (here in the Norther Hemisphere) is a time when nature rests and we prepare for the year to come. Let us celebrate what has been, to bless it with gratitude. Let us look forward …
Perspectives of Brahman
Recently, I had an extended discussion with Jerry Freeman about the use of terms like Brahman and ParaBrahman. It became clear that our different use of the words was because of a different experience of …
Soma in the Soma
With this year’s study of somatic therapy, I’ve realized I’ve been using the word “soma” in 2 different ways. Looking it up online, one finds a wild diversity of definitions for soma: the physical body, …
An Evolving Perspective: Realization vs Embodiment
Over the years, my understanding of our natural potential has evolved quite a bit. Certainly, there’s the difference between conceptual ideas and direct experience, but there are many nuances as well. I originally studied Maharishi’s …
The Key to Healing
This article is by request, based on a brief talk I gave in November. A friend’s insight also enhanced it. This fall, I finished the theory part of my somatic therapy training. The next step …
Transcend, Then Transcend Transcending
“This is ‘nivartadvam.’ Whatever we experience, transcend it until there is nothing more to transcend. Then transcend that nothingness and be active again. Transcend dynamism, then transcend silence. Then, when silence and dynamism are co-existing, …
Adjusting To Self Realization
One thing about becoming more conscious after awakening (and sometimes prior) is we become more aware of our narratives and programming. We see through and discard some of this. Things we once considered important can …
Dorothy Rowe and Eva Müller
Recently, Eva Müller interviewed Dorothy Rowe. It was a wonderful conversation about babies, parenting, transformation, energy healing, and spiritual evolution. Dorothy was in an especially devotional space, even with her analytical ability. “The Transformative Power …
Awakening Beyond Unity: No-Self and Brahman, with Susanne Marie and John Rogers
Susanne Marie mentioned the anniversary of her conversation with Adyashanti on BATGAP. I’d also written an article on the interview as it was excellent, plus a great example of the variations in “gut” release. John …
Being Present
With spiritual practices, we can develop an ongoing presence, even to the degree of a detached awareness or observer that’s with us all the time. However, habits of the mind and those around us will …
Spiritual vs Healing Practices
Recently, I saw a talk by Ava Irani of Functional Spirituality. While I distinguish healing from awakening techniques, Ava did it much more explicitly. She observed that awakening techniques often also promise healing and vice …
Deep Patterns
We’re designed to be programmed. For example, in learning to speak, walk, ride a bike, and drive a car. Once we learn, the habit pattern allows us to do it almost without thinking. Automatic. However, …