Giving Challenge
I’ve spoken about Gratitude here a number of times. It was a key step in my own cleaning house. It is an excellent preparation for awakening as it helps us to let go of resistance …
Category: Heart
Noble Intention
In a recent discussion over on Takuin’s blog, several people talked of not reading spiritual books for a time. Being in a place where such concepts no longer appealed. I went through a similar phase, …
The Evolution of Bliss
While I can’t say there is standard evolution in how we experience bliss, I can suggest some of the broad points. This is because the world is expressed in layers, each a reflection of the …
Denise Hagan
Friday night, I had the great pleasure of experiencing a livingroom concert by Denise Hagan. Her Irish roots brought out the story telling, giving background to her many moving songs. When I first spoke of …
Light Help
Recently, I met a woman named Karen Forrest. She was a military psych nurse for 17 years, so quite grounded. But these days, she offers counseling by “talking to angels and dead people.” She still …
Celebrating Gratitude
Gratitude can be a powerful tool for moving past our story of what’s wrong with the world. Simple reminders of what we have to be grateful for. But in those thoughts of gratitude, we sometimes …
Being Together
When you read stuff from Vedanta, you see many references to being together. Unity is inclusive. For example, this introductory verse to the Upanishads, the Taittiriya Samhita of Yagur Veda. “Let us be together Let …
Being Empathic
I’ve mentioned Judith Orloff before – she’s very intuitive and understands it well. This longer interview covers a wide range of subjects, from her own history to practical application of empathic skills. Notably she mentions …
After Death
Recently, I was asked a question I thought would be worth sharing. When I read Adyashanti’s book, “The End of Your World”, this one also struck me as an unusual question to include and a …
Why Don’t We Do Our Best?
One of the most curious aspects of the human experience is how much we stray from what we know to be right. We know that we need exercise, good food, and moderation. We know that …
Do You Believe in God?
When the subject of God comes up in the west, it’s almost always in the context of belief. Do you or do you not believe in God? People tend to place themselves in one of …
Velcrow’s Calling
Or I could say, Ripping Purpose. Fierce Velcrow. There are lots of playful ways I could describe a workshop with filmmaker Velcrow Ripper. He’s the guy behind the films Scared Sacred and Fierce Light. The …