What Arises
It is interesting to see how things come up in “sets”. Quite often, I end up writing an article because the same subject keeps showing up in a short period of time from different places. …
Category: Practice
Layers of OK
Many teachers speak of being OK with what is. Of being here now. Of being mindful or present. Of the present of presence. These are all ways of saying much the same thing. It is …
Present
“Allow conditioning to be present in the spaciousness of being. To struggle with it, is a habit of past. The opportunity is wherever you are. A constant opportunity to be present, to be deeply aligned …
In Tune with the Infinite
Back in the 1970’s, I read an old book called In Tune with the Infinite. I really enjoyed it. I was reminded of it today… ”The great central fact in human life, in your life …
The Okayness that already is
Here is an example of inquiry into presence. In this example, Neelam refers to the Okayness that already is. “Questioner: I can’t get my mind around the okayness of war and torture. Neelam: That’s a …
Freedom
“Freedom is not a reaction; freedom is not choice. It is man’s pretense that because he has choice he is free. Freedom is pure observation without direction, without fear of punishment and reward. Freedom is …
Isha on PBS
In a recent interview, Isha speaks about the value of finding peace within in the apparent drama of outside change. Notably, they name the first of 4 facets: Praise Love for this moment in it’s …
Paul Hawken’s Commencement
Paul Hawken gave a Commencement Address to the graduating class of the University of Portland. “When asked if I am pessimistic or optimistic about the future, my answer is always the same: If you look …
Empathic Relationship
A few years ago, I met Dr. Judith Orloff after a talk she gave on being Empathic. She’s a psychiatrist and remarkably intuitive. During a Q&A period, she in some cases ignored a persons question, …
What’s Still True?
I’ve spoken recently several times about one of the challenges of the spiritual journey – that the rules keep changing. What we have held true no longer serves. But the habits of mind keep regurgitating …
Attention!
If you read any spiritual or new age material, you’re bound to run into ideas like ’emotions fuel desires’ and ‘healing the heart’ and ‘the power of passion’. Including on this blog. Emotions are quite …
Mantra, Mantra
Awhile back I started an article on meditation but it soon became clear this was more like a small book than a blog post. I decided to write on just one aspect that is less …