Jerry’s Writing
Over the years, I’ve mentioned discussions with Jerry Freeman, we’ve corresponded in comments here, and I’ve discussed his writing. Recently, he’s added his essays to his website (as PDFs), making them more accessible. If you …
Category: Books
The Seven Aspects of Life to be Realized
Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita opens with Prince Arjuna asking Krishna questions, based on his statements at the close of the prior chapter. Krishna responds with 7 definitions that are the aspects of life …
Our Natural Potential Audiobook
Some of you have asked me to do an audio book in my voice. There would be advantages to that, but I don’t have a controlled environment to record in, nor do I have the …
An Akashic Archive Overview
Last spring, I wrote about the akashic records. That picture has been developing gradually. When I was first reintroduced to the records, we went up to the top of the stairs on the 8th floor …
Inner Relationship Focusing
Inner Relationship Focusing is the name of an awareness technique for emotional healing and accessing “positive life-forward energy.” Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin developed it from their own client practice and the Focusing work …
Becoming Divinely Human
I’ve been reading the book Becoming Divinely Human by CC Leigh. She’s a teacher in Trillium Awakening (formerly Waking Down). Saniel Bonder founded Waking Down in the ‘90s. His primary influence was the infamous Adi …
A Map of Embodied Awakening
Recently, I was reminded of an article by CC Leigh. I’ve read some of her work over the years and always enjoyed her perspective. She’s a teacher in Trillium Awakening (previously Waking Down). Also a …
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 …
Vimanas
[I originally wrote this article in the summer of 2020 but it got lost in my annoyance with the translation. Trimmed.] Vimanas are ancient flying machines. I’ve recently read a translation of the Vymaanika Shastra …
Choices
Recently, I completed reading my younger son’s latest graphic novel, another over 300 pages. It’s a tale of revenge and forgiveness, of how hate leads to endless strife while love cuts through. The pages touched …
The Yugas Discussed
I’ve mentioned the Yugas or ages in various articles. These mark the rising and falling of collective consciousness in the seasons of time. I summarized the Yukteswar interpretation of their timing previously (see comments there …
Transformation – Elements and Gunas
The stages of enlightenment are not a goal but a platform for living a better quality of life. Even the movement in that direction improves life, both personally and collectively. I’ve often written about the …