Tips for Meditation

Meditate to please God!

Many of us have experienced the “roller coaster” effect of meditation — sometimes we feel like we are doing well, going deep and feeling great peace, and sometimes, no matter what we do, we can’t get beyond the restless mind! At such times, we can get discouraged and that can lead to a decreased enthusiasm for meditation and perhaps even … Read More

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How to Cope with Guilt & Regrets?

Regrets and remorse can generate negativity, shame, and remorse. How do we deal with our past errors? Here we share some thoughts on how to deal with past regrets. In our souls we are free; perfect; ever-blissful. We may have karma but the elimination of the ego principle cuts the cord and allows us to endure all things with the … Read More

Weekly Wisdom From the Autobiography of a Yogi

The Battle of Life – A Perspective & A Technique

“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

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How to Know God!

Not many people yearn to know God but perhaps that’s because we can’t yearn for someone we’ve never met? So, how to meet God? Pray for the desire to want to know, love and serve God. God is within you; God is in nature; in people; in all creation. Lets start with seeing through the eyes of God. God is … Read More

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How to Attract Friends!

What does it take to attract and keep a true friend? It is magnetism? And how is friendship magnetism acquired? Simple: be a friend to others first. Maturity means to include the realities of others along with your own.By being sensitive to the needs of those around you and being useful to others we naturally attract friends.

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Abuse and Punishment: from God? Are You a Victim?

Does God punish us? How do we respond to abuse from others? How to avoid victim consciousness! Here we make suggestions on how to respond to those who abuse or hurt us. (This video is slightly longer than others from Ask a Yogi but it surely is one of our best!)

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How to Cope with Regrets and Guilt?

Regrets and remorse can generate negativity, shame, and remorse. How do we deal with our past errors? Here we share some thoughts on how to deal with past regrets. In our souls we are free; perfect; ever-blissful. We may have karma but the elimination of the ego principle cuts the cord and allows us to endure all things with the … Read More