Your Best Idea
The purpose of your best idea is to propel you forward into greater awareness of the possibilities which exist for your life. Let’s say you’re hungry. You spy an apple dangling from a tree branch at the top of some hill so your best idea, understandably, is to climb the hill and grab the apple. But as you near the top of the hill – as you gain a new perspective – you realize that the apple tree represents only the edge of an entire orchard of trees – apple, orange, peach, Fig Newton – and so on.
The Spiritual Process of UnknowingIn western culture, we celebrate decisive action. Less-celebrated but equally important is the spiritual process of unknowing – the spiritual process of waiting.
Each year Christmas comes to show us the way to peace. Peace in our lives and peace within. There is a great feeling of goodwill and love that envelopes the earth. How can we continue to express this love all throughout the year?
Spiritual Amnesia is a ChoiceYou were born with spiritual amnesia. It was your choice. You also have the choice to re-member your self to spirit. What is your choice now?
Bethlehem – The City of LightEverywhere you go in the Holy Land there is a question of authenticity. What happened to me in Bethlehem made me think it was the true manger of Christ.
Spiritual AccomplishmentThis article is about spiritual growth. If you want to accomplish spiritual growth read this article.
The Christ child is born in Bethlehem, in a sparse stable in the straw. The three wise men come to honor Him – following a star prophesizing the coming of a great teacher. As one bows down to enter the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the invisible choir still sings the praises of that glorious moment in time.
More Adventures of a Buddhist Monk and Nun (Part 4 of 4)I would find myself struggling to hold back tears. Something in Thailand went directly to my heart, and although my mind could not discern what it was, my heart felt it, and I found myself becoming emotional quite often. With the exception of an episode or two at the Abbey, I had never felt this level of awe and wonder in the States.
About Spiritual Health and the Perils of Soul CandyThere’s a lot of soul candy on the market these days. You can buy a spiritual guide to anything from selling real estate to shopping. There’s nothing wrong with soul candy, per se. In fact, some soul candy is not really candy at all, but is perfect for spiritual health and nutritious when it’s properly digested as part of a balanced diet. But however nourishing and healthy a food may be, if you abuse it, you’re at risk of spiritual hypoglycemia.
Swami Vivekananda’s Concept of Religion as the Unfoldment of the Inherent Divinity in ManThe late 19th century witnessed a mighty spiritual resurgence in Bengal. Swami Vivekananda, the illustrious disciple of Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, played the leading role in spreading the message of his master all over India and abroad.
Jungle Survival Theory – How To Recognize The Correct Buddha?All authority of any kind, especially in the field of thought and understanding, is the most destructive, evil thing. Leaders destroy the followers and followers destroy the leaders. You have to be your own teacher and your own disciple. You have to question everything that man has accepted as valuable, as necessary.
The New Planetary ConsciousnessThe momentum towards a new planetary consciousness has clearly begun in 2007. The many events that have transpired both for individuals, and for humanity as a whole this year, have left a mark of truth imprinted upon the collective consciousness. It is now clear to all who have eyes to see, that our individual actions as well as our collective actions are needed in order to avert the current planetary crises.


