Gangaji Retreat
This weekend, I completed 7 days of silence (well, 5.5) on a retreat with Gangaji. Although I did not stay in residence as I lived nearby, it was very restful and I went deep into …
Category: Practice
Appearance #2
In Appearance, I link to Tom’s post and the discussion on “What do Enlightened Guys Look Like?” The discussion is quite useful. I got a little verbose over there and thought it useful to summarize …
It can be easier
I’m struck by how many of the awakening experiences I’ve recently read that were filled with deep challenges. The link to an interview with Byron Katie over at Suffering is Optional, for example. It lead …
Vastu
This column on Homes is about Vastu, the Indian version of Feng Shui. While similar in intent, it varies somewhat in detail, partly because of the where the science of energy flow was developed on …
The Top Ten Tenets for Creative Living
The Top Ten Tenets for Creative Living 1) Take responsibility for your internal experience 2) Follow your Internal Guidance and express your personal brilliance 3) Manifest your world consciously and with intent 4) Create your …
Choice
In life we are constantly choosing, constantly making big and small decisions about events that unfold in our lives. Sometimes we are judging and sometimes making choices to act. In Free Will vs Determinism, I …
Beyond no self
Nirmala has released a new free eBook which is particularly good for understanding the process of first waking. It’s called Beyond no Self. In 10 Steps to Enlightenment, I mention the value of inquiry and …
Expressing Purpose
In The Drive, I spoke a little about Purpose. Knowing your purpose can be a handy guide in life. Purpose gives you a sense of why, what your life is about. It helps in making …
What more is Up?
In one of the more popular posts here, Whats Up?, I wrote a little about what’s been going on in the world of late. Today a number of inter-related things showed up, leading to the …
Gandhi’s Top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World
“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problem.” –Mahatma Gandhi In a blog post that summarizes Ghandi’s teachings, Henrik Edberg summarizes …
10 Steps to Enlightenment
photo in Kamal Gad in India by Binary Half Want to wake up to who you are? Here it is, step by step. With links to more detailed articles. 1) Meditate. Find a way to …
Clearing
In recent examples in the people around me, I am reminded of the process of clearing. The making way that takes place as we move into new territory. One of the hallmarks that we’re on …