All the prophecies for the future of humanity emphasize that we must make a vast, collective leap in spiritual evolution. This is presented as indisputably necessary if we are to enter the Third Millennium, the age of peace and love. Such a leap seems almost unattainable from our present state. How could it possibly happen, given the limited consciousness of … Continue reading →
We are living in an age that could have been designed by Kali herself. Kali is the immensely powerful Hindu goddess in charge of change, creation, destruction and death. She uncompromisingly destroys the old and generates the new, upholds ultimate reality, and is worshipped as both the Mother of the Universe and the Divine Mother. All around us these days … Continue reading →
As we all know, there are fundamental instincts that provide the drives necessary for physical survival. These are strong forces that make us seek out sustenance, shelter and warmth. They also propel us towards emotional attachment, sexual connection and social bonding. These three instincts – the survival instinct, the attachment/sexual instinct and the social instinct – are an integral part … Continue reading →
It’s essential that we always bring an attitude of compassion to ourselves, our issues, and our personal journey. Without it, growth is not really possible. So what exactly is this quality that is so vital for us to open into our full personal and spiritual potential. I’d like to start with a story that comes from the days when my … Continue reading →
Many spiritual paths aim to transcend the personality, seeing it as the primary barrier to enlightenment. It is true that the personality is a barrier, but it is not only a barrier. It is also a doorway, lovingly beckoning us towards self realization. How can this be? We find that the key is understanding, in the deepest sense of the … Continue reading →