Comedian-sage George Carlin had a bit where he advised parents to encourage their kids to question everything. “Kids have to be warned that there is bullshit coming down the road,” said Carlin. “That’s the biggest thing you can do for a kid.” Parents, Carlin…
So there’s this thing called the ‘Perennial Wisdom’ that’s composed of the accumulated teachings of mystics and masters, gurus and prophets over the ages. You know the types, Jesus of Nazareth, Guatama Buddha, Ramana Maharshi, Teresa of Avila, Lao Zi, Shankara. The core of…
As I see it, we move through this thing called ‘my life’ until, at some point, our sense of ownership and control over it is exposed as the illusion it’s always been. We spend years – decades – believing otherwise; that we have the…
I read somewhere that the Truth in mystical teachings is revealed to the degree the reader or listener is ready. Until then, the mind will focus on the meaning of the words themselves, but the wisdom to which they point will be utterly missed. Take,…
Beginning many years ago, when my suffering sent me to my knees begging god for help, I apparently was granted a few small mercies. In an early morning parking garage: The truth will set you free. In a desert canyon: Know yourself, the rest…
The world is awash in prophets and guides, gurus and gods, masters and mentors who would – usually for a fee, always for your idolatry and worship – lead you to some imaginary promised land. For a time I had one of these false…