Disconnect to Connect

How many of you out there feel like a robot these days? I certainly do sometimes. Swear I have wires running through my veins instead of blood. You really can’t escape the constant onslaught of useless information out there. All of it is made to sound important because they put “BREAKING NEWS” in the headline,Continue reading “Disconnect to Connect”

Transforming Work Into Presence

It is probably safe to say that work has become a means to an end for many in our world today. Meaningful work is a hot commodity but increasingly difficult to come by. If you’ve ever seen the movie Office Space, although exaggerated in some respects, it does do a great job of portraying theContinue reading “Transforming Work Into Presence”

Spiritual Exercise

It is probably safe to say that meditation and yoga are the exercises most associated with spiritual development. I say they are methods to build spiritual muscle, and the basis for creativity. While sitting in contemplation one day, and during a space of no thought, an idea germinated in my mind. A way of usingContinue reading “Spiritual Exercise”

The Body Doesn’t Tell Lies

Using the body as a vehicle for awakening may be the greatest tool a spiritual practitioner has available to them. It is there and always at your disposal, but over the years it is easy to take for granted. Especially if you view it as a reminder of past failures, or it may be failingContinue reading “The Body Doesn’t Tell Lies”

Do You Want What You Have?

Gratitude is one of the most important practices for a seeker to have in their repertoire. This is the art of appreciation for what you already have in your life. It brings you home those times when the mind has pulled you into a lull of desire. The reason why the ego is so effectiveContinue reading “Do You Want What You Have?”

Assume [ uh-soom ]

1. to take for granted or without proof We’ve probably heard the saying, “Whenever you assume, you make an ass out of you and me.” And who could argue with this? Yet, so many do it on a daily basis. They do it because they believe it is a necessity of human function to makeContinue reading “Assume [ uh-soom ]”

Take Your Power Back

Power implies many things in our modern day society. It has both negative and positive connotations depending on who or what you are talking about. The way I would like to address it has nothing to do with establishing dominance over any person or situation. Having control in that way would mean the ego hasContinue reading “Take Your Power Back”

You Are The Sun

The spiritual path is a long and treacherous one at times. It can be smooth, but there can also be a lot of potholes and detours along the way. One of the most difficult parts can be recognizing when the ego rears its ugly head. What makes it such a challenge is that it hasContinue reading “You Are The Sun”

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”