Category Archives: Lessons

Unless humility can be explained in terms of power, force, and energy, it can be of little use to us in our quest for Self-realization. We have to find out what it is, actually. If it motivates a movement of … Continue reading →

It would not be wise to assume to know what humility is. It would not be, well…humble. The state of not knowing is powerful. More rightly said, the state of not knowing is a source of power. But unless humility … Continue reading →

There is power in taking a vow. It may not seem like it, given that so many vow rituals are treated as though they don’t really matter, just a formality, or something nice to do. Or they might be thought … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel Visit my new YouTube channel, The Mystical Christ with Michael Maciel The mythologist, Joseph Campbell, after studying the religions of the world and their folklore, discovered that only one story was being told—The Hero’s Journey. Basically it … Continue reading →

If you are new to the idea, concentration exercises are the necessary prerequisites to a successful meditation practice. In fact, if you are having difficulty meditating, it could be that you are missing some of this foundational work. While you … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel None of us can legitimately claim to be spiritually independent if we are consciously or unconsciously living in an illusion. It does no good to pursue enlightenment if it does not bring about real improvement in our … Continue reading →

Rudolf Steiner said that during the Winter months spiritual energy flows into the earth, and in the Summer the direction reverses itself, much like breathing in and breathing out. In fact, everything in nature exhibits this kind of ebb and … Continue reading →

It is important to remember that a blessing is a real action, not a symbolic act. By real action, I mean one where energy flows and produces an effect. Blessings behave according to certain laws, laws that are similar to … Continue reading →

Few words have been subjected to as much theological wrangling as the word “grace.” And all of the attempts to analyze and define it have done nothing to bring anyone closer to the experience. It reminds me of a Saturday … Continue reading →

Someone said recently that if you’re not angry about what’s going on, you aren’t paying attention. There is no question that the world is changing, that the division between the wealthy and the poor is growing wider and deeper every … Continue reading →