Conscious living is nothing more than being aware of each and every moment – of living in the now. By living in the moment we cease to identify with past and present and with those the cascade of thoughts with which we erroneously identify.
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…
I suspect that most of the world’s problems could be solved – or even prevented – if each of us started from a place of ‘I don’t know’ and moved forward from there. Consider how often you’ve argued with someone over a topic about…
I’m starting to think the so-called midlife crisis – along with the habit of older folks to become increasingly conservative and crotchety with age – has more to do with a general sense of resignation than advancing age. At some point, we reach an age where…
It is said that life gives us what we need, not what we want. I like it that way, because, frankly, I don’t know nearly enough to be put in charge of so great a responsibility. I’d just make a mess of things. Letting…