Tag Archives: Spirituality
On the Mythos of the Resurrection
A few years ago, I posted a question on Facebook, and asked how many people believed that Horus, one of the oldest gods of the ancient Egyptian religion — the Falcon-headed Avenger, was a real being. Fifty people commented saying, … Continue reading
Beyond the Law of Attraction
A lot of press and marketing effort has been invested in what has been called “the Law of Attraction” in recent years, and not always by those qualified to explain the more ancient truth behind what became a pop culture … Continue reading
Forgiveness – Healing Lost Trust
There can be no doubt that nothing hurts as much as when someone violates the trust I placed in them. For me, trust is the basic currency of relationships, while compassion and love are the foundation. Once violated, trust throws … Continue reading
Let’s put REASON back in the Season…
This is the time of year, when for more than 5,000 years, we’ve celebrated the legend of the little child, born of a virgin, whose divine birth was foretold by prophets, and hailed by the Eastern Star (Sirius). That star, … Continue reading
The Life of Pi… Our Stories are Emerging
Our stories are what gives context and substance to our lives. We gain our sense of history through stories. We cultivate a sense of personal and corporate, ethnic or cultural identity, in large part, based on stories. And when we … Continue reading
Advent… a Dharma Reflection
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. – Buddha Sakyamuni The physical or phenomenal world does not become spiritual, but the spiritual can … Continue reading
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occurs when someone’s consciousness is raised so high that the normal laws of time and space as we understand them are superseded.”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
Discussion of the “Secret”
A friend recently engaged others in a somewhat spirited debate about the disparity between those who hawk the new age interpetations of certain Mind-Science teachings and universal laws, such as the peddlers of “The Secret“, with a more rational, reasonable … Continue reading
The Transfiguration… Beyond the Mythos
Transfiguration. The motif is a common one, often appearing in the wisdom traditions and mystery school mythos. In the Buddhist tradition, we are told that Buddha Sakyamuni was transfigured twice – at the moment of his Enlightenment and when he … 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
We would be served well…
It would serve us well to remember that the true objective of Christ’s teaching is not for us to become Christians, but to become Christ’s. Otherwise, the Nativity Story is just that — an ancient legend, of a primitive and … Continue reading
The Wounded Heart
So often, this time of year can be an emotionally trying, even painful time for many people. The principle reason most people engage in some sort of spiritual path is the desire to find lasting peace, happiness and wholeness. So … Continue reading
Dharma and the Christian mythos
It ultimately makes no difference whether or not any of us believes any of the biblical narratives were literal events. It doesn’t matter that some of us recognise that most of the text was adapted from earlier mythology and legends, … Continue reading