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
“I’ll pray for you.” People frequently say this when they hear someone is ill or having difficulties. Often the phrase doesn’t mean much. Sometimes it’s merely a rote response, similar to “I’m fine” when asked “How are you?” Other times, the answer is sincere but not put into practice. Occasionally, … Read More
