Self-Centeredness vs. Selfishness
Many spiritual teachings pick on the instincts equating them with temptation and “the Devil’s work.” The instincts are seen as antithetical to spiritual development and enlightenment. In non-dual awareness, one…
The End of Ambition
Yesterday, A.H. Almaas began his lecture with: We are all engaged in an interesting endeavor – to actualize something invisible in our lives, something not seen by the ordinary senses….
Transformation of Consciousness
Yesterday A.H. Almaas mentioned that essential presence is what transforms the consciousness. One’s practice becomes how to stay in touch with essential presence and not about achieving any particular state…
Heart Space
I’m attending an intensive 10 day retreat on space/emptiness/absence. It is intense. Yesterday, we were exploring absence – non-being, the aspect of reality that underlies all manifestation of reality. There…
Out of the Blue
How about those times when something totally unexpected arises? You think you have an idea of where your life is going and – whoosh – you’re left standing in front…
Is Your Reticular Activator Turned On?
Reticular Activators Going Nuts Do you know what your Reticular Activator is? Your reticular activator is that part of your brain that heightens your awareness of certain things. You buy…