In every system, there are lynchpins … points holding the system together. On the path of spiritual development, we discover these lynchpins as we uncover the attachments which keep us acting out our habitual patterns. As we explore the inner reaches of our mind, we find the ways we perpetuate…
At a subatomic level, electrons are spinning within your body right now. Every cell within you is undulating; in fact, all of existence is vibrating! Within this movement of life, we each have our own specific vibration. This true tone exists in perfect harmony with all the vibrations of eternity.…
Sitting in the heart of the Divine Mother A ring of fire surrounds Her dancing body Blood from Her skull cup drips down Her chin She drinks my fear, my desire, my ignorance Sublime peace radiates through Her through me conquering all anger and hate With Her curved knife She…
It’s fascinating how something can become so familiar we barely notice it until it is suddenly gone. Upon awakening from my heart surgery, the first thing I realized is the thumping in my chest was silent. At first I thought my heart must have slowed way down, even below its…
On February 9, Rama’s birthday, I journey into the heat of the desert with 86 friends from different generations of the Study. Rama used various names for his teaching adventures, but overall he mostly referred to it as “The Study” – meaning the study of self-discovery and God-realization. This event…
Before the Internet Age, I would borrow books from the University library on the Eastern Wisdom Traditions. I remember being so angry as I read book after book. They would discuss the free states of awareness and bliss I inherently knew existed but did not know how to access. They…
First of all THANK YOU for making Peace with Pain a Bestseller! It was fun to see the bestseller label on Amazon for two days. It was fun to watch Worlds of Power, Worlds of Light hit number one in its category of mysticism. It’s also been fun watching the…
Into this pain, I take the pain of all others. Into this sorrow, I take the sorrow of all others. With tears of love I let this pain and sorrow burn through every dark corner, illuminating every shadow. My heart cracks as anger and hate attempt to swallow the pain…
When a spiritual teacher accepts a student, a karmic bond is created. The teacher agrees to share their awareness, and the student agrees to complete the assignments given by the teacher. The assignments are designed to help students incorporate the new levels of awareness they are learning about into their…
The desert always has more to teach. In the past, I came to the desert seeking power. This time I asked to learn about Love. The desert greeted me and my Dharma Center students with the sweet scent of wild flowers perfuming the warm air. Birds cooed and chirped while…