Category Archives: Lessons

Oh, oh. Now we are headed into dangerous territory. Nothing, with the possible exception of religion, is more divisive than politics. But, we live in a world saturated with it, and as enlightened Christians, we have to have an understanding … Continue reading →

Intelligence is everywhere. Anywhere there is organization, there is thought. It may be frozen, as it is in rocks and other inanimate objects, or it may be vibrantly active, as in your brain. But sometimes, thinking can get out of … Continue reading →

The old Zen Master knew that the young man standing before him wanted very badly to be admitted to his monastery, but he questioned his motive. For three days he had interviewed him at the appointed time, and now on … Continue reading →

We have to talk about Easter. It is the high holy day of Christian Mysticism. It is, you might say, what Christianity, true Christianity is all about. And while the purpose of the spiritual path is to bring one into … Continue reading →

When asked how he could play the saxophone like that, Charlie “Bird” Parker said, “First you learn your instrument really well, then you forget all that [stuff] and wail!” You have to be able to do something before you can … Continue reading →

If you find yourself in that “perfect storm” of demands coming at you from all sides, when it feels like you are in a sink-or-swim situation and that one misstep can lead to disaster, remember that there is only one … Continue reading →

  Extreme meditation. Sounds catchy, right? Something new, something next, something…extreme. Well, there is nothing extreme except perhaps the level of intention one brings to the task. Because there comes a time in your practice when it seems that your … Continue reading →

News of late has been electrifying. From Wisconsin to Japan, it has been one shock after another. Stunning political events, horrific natural disasters, nuclear meltdowns – the circuits of the mind are straining with the overload. And though this seems … Continue reading →

Meditation is a mental activity. What is not generally understood, however, is that the mind connects with the body in many different places and is not confined to the brain. Scientists who say that the mind is a product of … Continue reading →

A new page has been added to The Mystical Christ: Consciousness Studies. You can find it in the sidebar on the right-hand side of the page and on the Menu Bar at the top of the Home Page. Your participation … Continue reading →