Category Archives: Lessons

You have probably been told not to be attached to the outcome when making choices in your life. Easier said than done. But decision making, as in boxing, requires balance – we should neither balk and stumble backward nor lunge … Continue reading →

There is a Buddhist saying that the way you do anything is the way you do everything, as though the weave of a cloth tells more than its print. It is the way our soul is threaded together that concerns … Continue reading →

New spiritual exercises have been added to the Exercises page: Exalted Imagery Meditations and Climbing the Wall. Give them a try and, if you like, add comments and share them on Facebook.

The word enlightenment has a different meaning for Westerners than it does for those who are familiar with Eastern Philosophy. In the West, enlightenment means the ascendancy of reason; in the East it means piercing the veil of illusion. The … Continue reading →

As enlightened Christians, we know we have a soul. We know that we are citizens of heaven sojourning in a physical world. We are spiritual beings, not instinctual bio-machines. Our thoughts may be shaped by neural nets, but the will … Continue reading →

Our creations tend to take on a life of their own, so beginnings are most important. One thing is certain: if our primary concern is success or security in the world, we will experience the ups and downs of the … Continue reading →

Learning how to access our own wisdom is more important than learning someone else’s techniques and practices. Wouldn’t it make sense that everything we need in order to grow spiritually is already right at our fingertips? Here are eight spiritual … Continue reading →

In an age where knowledge is evaluated in terms of its usefulness in everyday life, it is tempting to approach spiritual teachings as a way to improve our life in the world. This would be fine but for the fact … Continue reading →

A boat set adrift needs no guidance. It is not going anywhere in particular, so any direction will do. In life, it is better to pick a direction, any direction, engage your willpower , and then go for it. If … Continue reading →

There is no doubt that the world conspires against anyone trying to have a contemplative Christmas. At this most inward time of year, we are frazzled by last minute obligations and the desire to have home and hearth just right … Continue reading →