The primary doorway to the spiritual life for most people comes through the heart. “I know, but I don’t know why I know. I love because I don’t know what else to do. I want, I desire, I need.” The seeking begins, and it’s from the heart. Being aware of…

Q: Can you explain what influence language has on our perceptions? When we are born, we’re born with full awareness. We’re still connected to the All–That–Is. Looking into a newborn’s eyes, you can see the ancientness of their souls. You can see the wisdom of the ages looking back at…

Who isn’t struggling to keep up with the demands of daily life? With all the busyness, it can be difficult to focus on the present moment and to find inner peace. That’s where meditation and mindfulness come in. They are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same…

From the Hands of Many to the Hands of a Few At the beginning of human existence, back when we were on a level playing field with all other animals, our instinct for survival was extremely heightened and developed. This instinct was as necessary as any other sense. …

In the beginning, starting around middle school and often continuing through our early twenties, a mysterious sadness begins rising in our consciousness, usually arriving in tandem with low-level anxiety. …

Most people think of karma as a spiritual principle of cause and effect/punishment and reward. This view holds that the sum of a person’s previous and current actions determines their fate in the future. For example, if someone committed bad deeds in a previous life, they would be punished for…

Q: There is an ongoing debate as to whether spiritual seekers need teachers to reach enlightenment, or whether they can find the way on their own. What do you think? I’ll give the short answer first and then go into a more full explanation. The answer is no, you can’t…

Walking with Awareness in Nature vs a Walking Meditation There are several types of walking meditations and all of them offer valuable benefits. The more common ones instruct you to focus on the breath, and/or repeat a mantra and/or be aware of each step as you pick up your foot and put it down, or to pay attention to…

Q: If somebody asked you, what’s one change I can make right now that will change my life the fastest, what can I do? What would you say? At the top of the list of changes that can impact your life immediately is to have no contact with media of…