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 happy, raise your vibration, look to the light, but none of this will be…
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Lao Tzu’s Four Rules for Living
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 master said that living and practising these teachings can open you to higher…
UNCATEGORISED Jim Carrey Asked If He’s Religious & Gives A Great Response (Thought Provoking)
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 not with faith but with religion as an organization, which has been used…
How to Totally Relax in Meditation
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 it doesn’t work; but the problem is taking our normal attitude of using…
Awakening From The Dream Of Thought
Awakening From Thoughts Once I heard a meditation master describe awakening with a metaphor about watching TV. He said awakening is like when you are watching a movie and also being aware of the room around you and with the knowledge that the movie you’re watching is just a movie and not real. It’s like watching…
10 Life-Changing Quotes From The Hindu Bible, The Bhagavad Gita
An ancient Indian book dense with wisdom, the Bhagavad Gita is the most important and beloved spiritual text to billions of Hindus. Here some powerful quotes from the Gita that will give you a different perspective on life, and maybe even change the way you look at Hinduism.
Modern Day Zen Master Reveals The Truth About Meditation Without The BS
True Meditation True meditation has no direction or goal. It is pure wordless surrender, pure silent prayer. All methods aiming at achieving a certain state of mind are limited, impermanent, and conditioned. Fascination with states leads only to bondage and dependency. In the end it’s all very simple. Either we give ourselves to Silence or we…
25 Life Changing Lessons To Learn From Rumi
“Study me as much as you like, you will not know me, for I differ in a hundred ways from what you see me to be. Put yourself behind my eyes and see me as I see myself, for I have chosen to dwell in a place you cannot see.” ~ Rumi Jal?l ad-D?n Muhammad…
Purusartha: The 4 Life Goals Of Hinduism
Purusartha Every major religion has a purpose or intent for its followers, and Hinduism is no different. Born from a desire to change ourselves (and perhaps the world, one person at a time), these goals, known as Puru??rtha, help the practitioner guide their life with wisdom. These are important concepts to know if we really want to understand…
Embracing the God Within Us
Exploring the Idea of the God Presence Within Each of us has our own idea of God, and perhaps the greatest debate concerning the concept of ‘oneness with God within’ stems from a well-known a verse of the Holy Bible from Luke 17:21, which I’ve seen scholars, theologians, and everyday people heatedly discuss. When asked…
6 Signs You’re An Old Soul
Old Soul If you’ve ever felt slightly disconnected from the world and its ways, or felt some inexplicable urge to disconnect, this article is for you. Instead of being someone that seeks to follow along and just “go with the flow” you’ve struggled to define yourself and find your own path. It doesn’t come from…
19 Differences Between Buddhism And Other Religions
Buddhism is one of the most unique ‘religions’ to ever exist. Known for its pragmatic approach, Buddhism is beloved all over the world, and for good reason: it’s seemingly the opposite of so much negative influence religion has today. Take a look at this list and check out the differences for yourself!
5 Behaviors That Show You Are Reaching A Higher Level Of Consciousness
If there’s one thing we know beyond any doubt, it’s that all of life is an evolutionary process. Everything, from the smallest particle in existence to the universe as a whole is in the process of evolution. Immutability is the only truth. Expansion is the point. The only question is whether or not it’s happening…
If your Spiritual Path feels Ugly, you’re on the Right Track
Via Cheryl Muir When we think of spirituality, many images come to mind—open fields, rolling waves, light and airy meditation rooms. Often, they are Instagram-worthy: everything looks shiny and aspirational, and we post them with wild abandon. And there’s nothing wrong with wanting to inspire people.
Jim Carrey – Energy of Life | Spiritual Message
“Once you realise you’re complete, then this life and everything in it becomes a play of form” – Jim Carrey