The Mind When consciousness is directed outward, it takes on the forms of outer objects in order to function in the world. Pure consciousness becomes mind by contracting in accordance
Ending Mental Disturbance
Who we think we are is created by a misconception of mind. We think we are this body. We think we are these thoughts. We think we are these feelings.
Guiding Us Home
My teacher once said, “If a seeker is ready, God will find a way to guide him.” Pleasure and the world outside are alluring and appear to give moments of
How God Directly Teaches Us
God has a singular way of teaching us directly. God creates every situation we find ourselves in. Every situation arises to show us what needs to be addressed within us.
The Four Bodies
We say there are four bodies in a human being; the physical, the subtle, the causal and the supra-causal. Our intellect, for the purpose of understanding, likes to break the
The first step toward realization
You live your life focusing attention outside of yourself. You are oriented by your senses, which are constantly drawing your awareness outward, onto an object or situation. Because of this
5 Minutes to Forgiveness
When you believe someone has done something “to” you there is a tendency to hold that memory and ruminate on it. It’s like a cow with multiple stomachs. We might
2 minutes to creating inner Peace
Habit rules our lives. This way of living also leads to a reactive way of living. When we move into mindful living, conscious living, we find that there are more tools