The Shadow of Money
In recent correspondence, some points came up worth sharing. Some people talk about dark beings (or malevolent aliens) controlling money. This comes out of a fear-based perspective that is personalized, in seeing laws of nature …
Category: Abundance
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 …
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. …
On Money
Money can be a rather vexing arena. For example, the saying “money is the root of all evil.” Demonizing money is very unhelpful. I would argue that money is not the problem, it’s greed and …
Modes of Transportation
Forms of transportation develop a lot through the ages. You have basic transportation like walking, carts, and horseback riding. Then we have wind powered devices like windmills and sail boats. Then there are machines using …
Our Service
On a recent retreat, Malika explored purpose and a technique for connecting with ours. It surprised me how insightful this was. She shared what Source said on the topic. “All beings together are the system …
Tips for the Budding Siddha
When siddhis (abilities) come online, they can come with some surprises. These points can make the adjustment smoother. Flying: You’ve probably already noticed that manipulation leads to injury. To maintain the kavach (shield), you have …
The Legend of Annapurna
This story is reminiscent of the shift from dominant rajas guna where world is seen as an illusion, to dominant sattva guna where world is known as the Divine play, Lila. D
The Possessed Self
The distinctions between aspects of self have been a regular topic here. The I-sense ego (Ahamkara) is that sense of being distinct, separate from others and objects of the world. This is my hand (self) …
Meeting the Basics
Sometimes, it’s worth being reminded that the challenges I talk about here on the blog are largely “First World” problems. Issues we face only when the basics are mostly taken care of. If you lacked …
Celebration
I looked at adding an Interfaith calendar to this site until I realized how complex that would be. Each faith has many celebrations each year, many of which have to be calculated. The fourth Sunday …
Grace
Grace is an important element of the spiritual journey. Around the world, we see grace in one of two ways. The first type of grace is unexpected gifts or unmerited favour of the Divine. Peter …