Appearance
Tom has written a much needed post on “What do Enlightened Guys Look Like?” He makes some important points and triggered a good discussion in comments. Appearance has NOTHING to do with awakening. D
Category: Waking
LLL Retreat
I’m back from the first retreat but it seems not to have ended. It would be nice to be able to make a list of Main Points, such as Tom has done on his retreat …
The Approach
This is in response to a comment by Louis over on “How i learned to stop…” She was uncertain about awakening… As you approach awakening, you can become uncertain if you are awake or not. …
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 …
How I learned to stop arguing with reality and pick up my children’s socks
The above is the subtitle to a short article by Byron Katie in the latest Shared Vision magazine. The article is called “Suffering is Optional“. “What I came to see was that my suffering wasn’t …
Relationship in Oneness
For many of us, relationship is about meeting needs. Finding someone willing to love us, offer companionship and sex. Perhaps support for a family. In response, we reciprocate with what we think the other needs, …
Is God Real?
Or another question, do you believe in God? At some point, everyone deals with these questions, either through consideration or acceptance of some teaching. Many people have primitive ideas of God they picked up when …
The A to Z of Being
Takuin has written a beautiful piece on Being when you are. The A to Z of Being: Instructions. A manual in prose… Reminds me of something I ran into earlier today. How Enlightenment is not …
More Spoken
Recently, I mentioned a new resource for spoken words. I later thought to mention another resource, this time for non-dualist speakers. A couple in the UK (now moving to Finland) set up a web site …
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 …
Free will vs Determinism
The question of free will vs determinism and destiny is an old debate. Earlier, I had a post about how ones position on this spectrum can influence moral choices. I say spectrum as its a …
Do it, Please
In Stumbling towards Ecstasy, I spoke about the restlessness in the air. Its become clearer What’s Up. Basically, each of us is faced with a choice. We can do the work, clear our baggage and …