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The Easter Mythos: Interior Resurrection and Awakening
“Easter signifies the miracle of transformation,” Marianne Williamson writes, “that which occurs when someone’s consciousness is raised so high that the normal laws of time and space as we understand them are superseded.” While members of the Contemplative Monks of … Continue reading
On Forty-Eight Trips Around the Sun
In about fifteen hours, I will have completed my forty-eighth trip around the sun, and will begin my 49th year on this planet. It’s been my practice for the past twenty-five years, to take this annual opportunity to reflect with … Continue reading
The Unfolding Potential
With the shifting of our perspective, all things appear differently. If one were to look at the sky during a clear night, one might perceive all things being basked in the light of the moon. Highlights reflecting on the water, … Continue reading
70 Days of Conscious Prosperity – Day Thirty-One
Some years ago, I had the privilege of listening to Catherine Ponder teaching on “Gathering Manna”, in which she said, “When I find myself in a financial wilderness, it is because I am preparing for a greater abundance than I … Continue reading
70 Days of Conscious Prosperity – Day Twenty-Two
One of the often overlooked aspects of cultivating a Prosperity Consciousness is actually one of the two most important elements necessary for success. Along with intentionality, compassion is an essential part of cultivating and maintaining a consciousness of true prosperity. … Continue reading
70 Days of Conscious Prosperity – Day Five
Non-Judgment and Intentionality Life responds to intentionality and thought. Intentions are used to guide our attention and creative energy in a specific direction, in order to accomplish or realise a certain goal or objective. The most important thing to consider … Continue reading
My final commentary…
Pathological liars, hatemongers, sectarian and megalomaniacal “personalities” and generally intolerant assholes have plagued those who teach the Truth since the beginning of recorded history. I do appreciate the many students who have tried to respond to the disgusting, vitriolic lies, … Continue reading
Seven-Pointed Mind Training (PTB-100)
(Editorial Note: This text is part of the Preliminaries to Buddhism, pre-requisite discussion groups, which is used as a starting point for those interested in becoming part of our contemplative intentional community. I thought that it might be of … Continue reading
On non-dualism and Refuge
Often, in Buddhist circles, one hears the expression “taking refuge”. A Buddhist initiate first takes refuge in the Buddha (the Enlightened One), the Dharma (the Way) and the Sangha (the Universal Fellowship), before beginning his or her study and practice. … Continue reading