Sunday, September 22, we entered the Fall Equinox when the days of sunlight begin to “pale” in relation to the hours of darkness. The northern hemisphere begins moving towards the winter solstice when we have the fewest hours of sunlight. The equinox and solstices have special human significance in their relation to the sun. Since ancient times, the sun has … Read More
There is a way out of bad karma, but the “way” is narrow and straight and “you” get left behind. You want to hear more? What is karma? Karma is the self-balancing after-effects of previous actions, including thoughts and emotions, not just physical deeds. Thus, the term “karma” includes what is ordinarily considered “good” karma as well as “bad.” However, … Read More
Ancient traditions honor and pray to or for ancestors. This tradition seems to have faded away in the West but still exists in the East. But what if such souls have reincarnated? Does it make sense or is it even possible to reach the departed soul?
Addictive substances is a false ecstacy. The soul is seeking soul freedom but often gets distracted along the way. Can meditation solve alcoholism? No, you need all the help you can get! They key to overcoming substance abuse is seeking professional help but also praying for self honesty and integrity. Pray for others, think of others, how can you help … Read More
Hopeful and Helpful facts about Kundalini from Nayaswami Hriman From the classic text book Art and Science of Raja Yoga by Swami Kriyananda says kundalini is “the entrenched vitality of mortal delusion” Kundalini is the power and commitment that we have all made to be separate in this world. With this definition, how do we navigate this world and be … Read More
I have a pattern in my life of being verbally bullied in my life, how do I overcome this? Is God Listening? How do I find Peace? If you find yourself the target of meanness, you need to raise your energy to face the karma calmly. Practice not reacting to the energy of meanness but deflecting it calmly. The power … Read More
Thank you for asking! I returned today from a seven day (Mon-Mon) seclusion at Serenity House (the cottage in the back of the Heart Song Hermitage property). The sellers of the property more or less left intact the furnishings of this fairly new cottage (which they used to rent out regularly via AirBnB). Thus, it is well appointed and fully … Read More
“Awareness precedes control,” my teacher, Swami Kriyananda would say. The “battle of Life” that high achievers and devotees refer to begins with awareness of who and what we are and the contrast with who and what we’d like to be. In this video I offer several techniques to help one develop mindfulness including one seldom shared that is given to … Read More