Author Archives: From Now In

Illusion Of Control

To be motivated by fear is a fool’s errand lured by the illusion of control. Whether it is projected inwardly or outwardly toward another person, group or life circumstance, it will always return to pain. Because every ego movement begins with pain and ends with pain. Symptoms of this condition are labeling and judgement. BeingContinue reading “Illusion Of Control”

Insecurity Blanket

Have you ever wondered where insecurity comes from? It comes from fear. The fear of not being good enough. You may have been told by your parents, or the bully down the street, and this probably made you angry. Out of this emotional pain you may want to hurt yourself or hurt other people.So youContinue reading “Insecurity Blanket”

Separation Anxiety

Life is always here, not somewhere else. The ego would like you to believe otherwise so you can go on chasing your own tail. You don’t have a life, you are life. The original sin is that you believe you are separate from it. There really is no need to struggle, but it is thatContinue reading “Separation Anxiety”

Spiritual Relations

We are all bridges to the source. Since this is so, it is important to bring awareness to all of our relationships. These connections are an extension of our spiritual practice, and are good, honest indications of our progress on the path. They act as a mirror and reflect the way we’ve been treating othersContinue reading “Spiritual Relations”

E = Motion + Pain

Emotions are where we can get stuck. We become them instead of experiencing them. We create an environment for which they can linger longer than needed. When you are in a state of confusion, struggling to comprehend this sudden turn of events that caused the inner turmoil, you begin to dig a mental ditch. WeContinue reading “E = Motion + Pain”

The Ego and Me

This is a short documentary that I co-created. It is about the ego also known as the conditioned or the voice in the head. We explore the nature of the ego and it’s many manifestations, as well as it’s origin story. Does it still serve a purpose in today’s world?

Be The Doing

Consistency in and of itself is a mantra. It is something said or done over and over to achieve some sort of proficiency. This can take the form of meditation, yoga, work, affirmations, or self talk that guides you to the place where wisdom is born. You can give anything you do or say aContinue reading “Be The Doing”

Light The Fire

When a person begins to awaken they may start to hear certain thoughts which may deter them from going deeper. To them I say, don’t turn away from the light. Instead, use the experience to uncover layers of emotional residue accumulated over years of darkness. The ego is just doing its best to reassert itself,Continue reading “Light The Fire”