In the Old Testament it says that God “hardened the heart” of the Pharoah such that the first-born of the Egyptians would be killed in response! Let us examine this strange story for its deeper meaning.
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Are you a sensitive person?
Are you sensitive to the critique (real or imagined) of other people? Such sensitivity is a good measure for those on the spiritual path of the degree of non-attachment to ego. Let’s explore this idea that all too often is considered a sign of greater refinement.
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From the Mountain Top, Part 2
(Written from India on retreat in a Himalayan hill station) My first week I was alone on this mountain top in the Himalayan hills. The retreat house’s staff provided meals and other support but we didn’t speak the same language (literally) so I didn’t even need to wear my hearing aids! There was no one else here on retreat. But … Read More
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A Himalayan hello!
Murali and I are deeply blessed to be together at this Himalayan retreat house offered to us by one of the Ananda members in Delhi. Murali is busy working on his “AY” project and I’ve had some seclusion time. Yesterday we explored the local area which is very hilly (we are about 6,400 ‘ up) but very beautiful. The good … Read More
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Past Life Lover?
Through many lives we have had many friends, lovers, parents and children. Don’t let a past life connection undermine your present life loyalties.
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Is Energy Healing Enough?
Yogis sometimes eschew methods of physical healing or emotional therapies in hopes that energy healing is sufficient. But is this too narrow?
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Reflections from a Mountain Top
I have just arrived at a mountain top retreat house in the lower Himalayan foothills of India. Between air travel and car travel into the hills, it’s been a 48-hour marathon. Well worth the challenges of modern travel which seem insignificant compared to ship and wagon travel of the past but intense, nonetheless. It’s often “hurry up and wait” versus … Read More
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Why does God permit Suffering?
This timeless question is one we all should ask ourselves. There is no heart-satisfying “answer.” But let us explore what we are really asking. Here are 10 questions we should ask ourselves.
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Is being Spiritual an excuse to be lazy or indifferent?
The spiritual path can be sought as an escape TO or an escape FROM. Sometimes out of fear or hurt a person escapes from the world seeking protection in the spiritual life. Other times a person feels the inspiration to seek and to serve God and to grow in virtue. The spiritual path requires commitment, will power, intuition and devotion. … Read More