The Cause of Suffering
The field of action is one of cause and effect, of action and reaction. Nature maintains balance in the system to sustain it. If we act in a way that pushes the balance off, nature …
Category: Mind
Our Potential
I continue to be surprised by how expansive human potential is. We can be embodied knowers of reality, each with our own specialty. This is how the universe comes to know itself, through the direct …
Three Kinds of Shadow
I talk about shadow in various ways. Shadow is essentially unresolved experiences that sit in our physiology (physical, emotional, mental, etc.) and distort our current experiences. It has a hiding quality, making it hard to …
The Steps of Progress
Often, we have the idea we should be constantly moving forward towards our goals. However, life is cyclic and seasonal. Sometimes, its the season for progress, and sometimes the season for rest. We see these …
Stages of Meditation
First, I’ll note this is observations of the process. This is for verification of experience, not something to achieve, a technique, or a way to manipulate your experience. As readers of the blog know, I …
Brahman is Inclusive
It’s hard to describe Brahman as words use comparison and qualities to give meaning. Brahman itself is well beyond that. While we might have some idea about it, even based on inner experiences of emptiness …
Stages of Flying
A discussion from the recent Tips article leads to some points worth discussing on Yogic flying. Why would we even practice siddhis (abilities)? We’re unlikely to get any good at many of them, simply because …
Matchmaking
There’s a curious conflict that can arise for people seeking coupledom. That is, between attraction and a subtler connection that can be sustained. Sure, it’s nice to be attracted to someone, hoping it’s mutual. But …
The Written Word
The written word is a curious effect of a darker age. In higher ages, we can communicate more directly, so writing isn’t required. The development of writing is actually a symptom of lower consciousness. Writing …
Vakyavritti
Recently, I read the Vakyavritti of Adi Shankara. Vakya means spoken saying. Vritti means thoughts or movements of the mind. In other words, his thoughts on the Vaykas. The Vakyas in question are the 4 …
Levels of Nothing
I’ve discussed the difference between emptiness, a quality of space within consciousness, and nothingness, in nirguna (quality-less) Brahman. Recently, I ran into a clip discussing nine “Levels of Nothing” by Robert Lawrence Kuhn. It was …
Elemental Healing
I often write here about energy healing as it’s very useful to understand the principles. This can help us process what is coming up in our experience and resolve it. So often, we resist or …