One of the principle tenets of Buddhism is the doctrine of non-attachment. What this tells us is that it is not wise to become too deeply involved with something, or attached to it so that you feel that you can’t live without it. Whether it is a thing, or a person or a teaching or whatever. To become so attached hinders our progress along the way. If you consider this teaching carefully, the truth of it soon becomes obvious. What is not so obvious however is that it is possible to be negatively attached to something as well.

Magical, Mystical, Love

From the beginning of time the magic of love has dominated our minds with its mystical, magical, euphoric feelings that cannot be ignored. It is a natural high that sends our heart dancing with a knowingness that everything will be fine no matter how messed up our lives may be.

Spiritual Bypass or Breakthrough – Three Keys for Practical Spiritual Transformation

Do you know how to create a spiritual breakthrough? In counseling with people who are on a spiritual path, I’ve found that many choose a spiritual bypass rather than going for a spiritual breakthrough. Read this article to learn the difference, plus three keys for your transformation and practical spiritual growth.

Near Death Experiences – A Form of Illumination That Changes Lives

A fresh look at the mysterious world of near death experiences may reveal new possibilities and answer old questions about the fundamental nature of reality. What do near death experiences and sudden bursts of illumination have in common? Find out now . . . and learn how you can transform your life.

The Secret Revealed

The Secret…to all that is appearing presently in our world, is a huge buzz regarding The Law of Attraction. It states that there really is no-thing to attract at all. What many call The Law of Attraction is not about attracting since there is no-thing at all happening in The Universal Mind but mind-stuff out-picturing what it puts its attention on – within.

In Darkness There is Light

St. John of the Cross; saint and Doctor of the Catholic Church, coined the term “Dark Night of the Soul.” This title is one of his poems that described his journey into spiritual development and the steps he took toward union with God. Broken down further into a Dark Night of the Senses and a Dark Night of the Spirit, his Dark Night of the Soul is a description of the psychological changes one goes through during a serious spiritual journey.

Laie Hawaii – A Town For All

Last night as I was driving to work, I couldn’t stop my mind from reflecting on the events of this past weekend and how it has affected my life, our lives. Having no radio in the car with the beautiful view of the ocean at every turn made reflecting even more sincere. There were the inspiring words of a football coach, a spiritual reminder of our duties as Elders in our priesthood meeting, my own personal revelation of how important it is to be a good example.

Karma – Blessing Not Burden – Part II

Is “Karma” just a way of describing Nature’s desire to “balance the books” from an energy perspective when it comes to our personal lives? It turns out that what we call Karmic Debt may just be Nature’s way of doing business: Energy Business. And, it may all be meant to Guide us to greater Success, not greater “guilt”!

A Glimpse of Eternity

Sometimes we can catch a fleeting glimpse of eternity in a wood, where the pungent odor of wet pine and a timeless stillness calms our troubled minds, for just a while. Or in a wondrous sunset, where we lose the burden of ourselves, for a precious moment. Or when something happens so suddenly and forcefully that our minds lose control, for only a second, and our concerns vanish like a morning mist.

Karma – Blessing Not Burden – Part I

Is “Karma” really a spiritual “debt” that must be repaid, or is the truth much, much more elegant and freeing? Could it be that we’ve misunderstood the Ancient Teachers and that Karma should be viewed as a Blessing in our lives and a Guide to our real Potential?

The Courage, Inspiration and Truth of Love

Love is the power to be hurt and not reject the person who hurt you. It takes courage and faith, and is very inspirational and miraculous. If you want to taste true life and true freedom of spirit, try loving back when you don’t have to. There is real power in it!

Forgiving And Letting Go For A Happier And Healthier Life!

Some believe in past lives, karma, luck and some only believe in this life, the physical. No matter what you believe, our issues come form the past. Past hurts, past experience, past thoughts, past actions. This is all in the past, but we insist on keeping it in the present. This is known as carrying around our emotional baggage, I’m sure you have heard the phrase.