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A Broader Perspective

“Political awareness can become a tyranny of its own, not least because it locks us into the issues and perspectives of a particular time. But when we are looking at questions of the sacred, we move beyond time. To create the changes in consciousness needed to transform society at a deep level, we need insights […]

I Need Some Faith

Just as the body cannot exist without blood, so the soul needs the matchless and pure strength of faith. – Mahatma Gandhi

I Never Thought of It That Way

“You do realize that Abraham and Seth and those guys are probably outlaws?” said Dryst (age 12) this morning. I replied “What, for talking to us?” “Yeah, the very fact that more of them haven’t come, proves it. It’s probably like, ‘don’t mess with the Earth people, let them evolve by themselves!’” He’s really insightful, […]

Oh Yes Indeed!

Just do your best to keep yourself in balance. One of the first thingsthat causes Energy misalignment, is asking or demanding too much of yourself in terms of time and effort. In other words, you just cannot burn the candle at both ends, so that you are physically tired, and then expect yourself to have […]

What to Eat

“Cravings are going to occur to you. So here’s the rule of thumb about eating, or about investing in the stock market, or about anything else: If the impulse comes from a joyous thought that feels good, follow it. If the impulse comes from an uncomfortable thought that felt bad, don’t follow it.” – Abraham, […]

Time for Contemplation

“No matter how occupied a man may be, he must snatch at least one hour for study daily.” – The Bratzlaver

Enlightening

“This is what enlightenment is all about – a deep understanding that there is no problem. Then, with no problem to solve, what will you do? Immediately you start living. You will eat, you will sleep, you will love, you will work, you will have a chit-chat, you will sing, you will dance – what […]

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“To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else.”– Emily Dickinson

Honeyed Blessings

“This earth is honey for all beings, and all beings are honey for this earth. The intelligent, immortal being, the soul of the earth, and the intelligent, immortal being, the soul in the individual being — each is honey to the other.” – Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

It’s Official!

I’ve done something exciting; I’m taking action to follow my dreams. After nearly 16 years at the same workplace, I’m leaving starting in May. I told them this past week. It’s been a good job, the people are great, and I believe in the company (it’s a nonprofit) and its importance to the community. But […]