Leaking Spiritual Energy In the yoga tradition we encounter a fascinating metaphor: it is said that the milk of a lioness is so potent that no container can hold it except for pure gold. If the golden vessel has impurities, the milk…
The New Age concept called “The Law of Attraction” basically states that you attract the energy you put out into the world. Whatever thoughts you repeatedly give your energy to, experiences of that nature will show up in your life, simply because…
There is no wrong path in this life. All roads lead home, it just depends which journey you want to take. At times in our lives however, we can become lost or stuck on a particular stretch of road. We may also…
Without a doubt, Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the important spiritual teachers of the 21st century. His wisdom and calm demeanor have won over millions of readers around the world, and inspired them to live their lives in conscious ways. Not…
Buddha and Love There are so many definitions of love. Just look for quotes over the internet or even Facebook. You’ll find at least a thousand definitions on a daily basis. But do we know what ‘true love’ really is? Is there…
I have been teaching meditation for over ten years and practising and studying the various systems for more than fifteen years I understand the mechanism of various meditations, but I must admit when I was going through anger and depression issues the…
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” -Buddha I used to think that it was important to be well liked by everyone. So much so that I would try and…
Minimalism I’m not telling you to rent a big dumpster and throw everything away, leaving you with a single outfit and a bed to sleep on. No, I’m merely suggesting that getting rid of the excess, unnecessary clutter around you will do beautiful things…
The dark night of the soul is a process many spiritual seekers go through at some point in their lives, I being one of them. The dark night is not mentioned that much in spiritual texts and teachings. A lot of the times, we are being told to be…
How to Live an Inspired and Peaceful Life Many centuries ago, Lao Tzu, spoke of the four cardinal virtues, teaching that when we practice them as a way of life, we come to know the truth of the universe. The ancient Chinese…
Jim Carrey Asked If He’s Religious & Gives A Great Response (Thought Provoking) Religion is a controversial topic, and we’d like to preface this article by saying that it is not my aim to belittle or diminish anyone’s beliefs. The problem is…
Have you ever heard of the term karmic connection? Whether we think about friendships or love relationships, there are only a few people we connect with on a deeper level. While we can have many things and thoughts in common with our…
Stop Trying To Relax A lot of people start meditation because they are under the impression that it helps to relax and reduce stress, but meditation can be incredibly frustrating and becomes stressful and anything but relaxing. People can very easily quit meditation and say…
Meditation Quotes Meditation quotes from masters can be powerful tools for contemplation. In meditation traditions of old, the masters would hand down the essential advice of their system as ‘pith’ instructions. These where easy to remember and contained the condensed instructions of…
Changing and evolving are difficult things to do. In fact, they are so difficult that doing so or even planning to do so can drum up all types of feelings that aren’t very pleasant at all. Unfortunately, many people interpret these uncomfortable…