n working with many individuals over the years, I’ve come to realize that the fundamental cause underlying all psychological problems, anxieties, and fears is the lack of basic trust. In Facets of Unity, Sufi teacher A. H. Almaas, founder of the Diamond Approach—a contemporary spiritual path which combines ancient spiritual … Read More
How do you discern the truth? Seeking spiritual guidance helps you live a more fulfilling life. How does your inner truth arrive? It varies with each individual but many experience it as a stronger, more pressing thought than the usual ones. It comes out of nowhere, like a flash, leaving … Read More
“All my life I’ve been practicing to be somebody and now I’m practicing to be a nobody.” – Ram Dass What does it feel like to be nobody? I heard Ram Dass say these intriguing words and wondered what exactly he meant by them. What does it feel like … Read More
“Original sin? Are you kidding me? I don’t believe in that silly Adam and Eve story.” On the surface, the Genesis story does seem ridiculous but a closer look reveals a profound truth about human consciousness and the cause of suffering. The story begins with a blissful life in paradise. … Read More
All these places had their moments With lovers and friends, I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life, I’ve loved them all. – In My Life, chorus 1 John Lennon & Paul McCartney One recent morning, I experienced a sudden influx of memories of … Read More
I see swimmers in the ocean, doing some kind of practice. My view goes underwater, revealing an imminent explosion. A male swimmer senses it’s coming and swims further from the shore in an effort to minimize its impact, but the explosion forces him out even further. Equipped with goggles and … Read More
