Ask A Yogi

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.

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

I received a letter wondering if a person in a same-sex marriage will go to hell! The soul is non-binary. God watches the heart and if our only interest is ourselves, then we will end up creating our own hell of existential separation from the only truth there is: God alone. God is love, pure love. That alone is heaven.

This time-honored classic question deserves a creative answer!!! If God is Infinity itself, then there is lots of space for so-called “answers!” Try out a few thoughts I have to share.

The goal of life is know “Who am I?” How important are the decisions we make in our lives? Yogananda stated “God doesn’t mind our faults, God seeks our love.” I would add that God isn’t so much interested in the details of your life as in the yearnings of your heart.

How does a person of high ideals respond to the challenges faced in America in the administration of justice, loyalty to the Constitution and the checks and balances of our system of government? Policies are one thing, ethics, another. In this video I wish to share my reflections on how we yogis and followers of Paramhansa Yogananda on the path … Read More

What is the meaning, significance and relevance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? The potential for bodily resurrection of a great saint is something recognized in faith traditions of East and West. So the “fact” of Jesus’ resurrection is not seriously questioned by most yogis. Let’s explore this important event in human history.

What is the significance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to those of us who are yogis? Most precepts propounded by saints and sincere religionists have some kernel of truth. So it is with Christian teachings about the life and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Let’s explore the deeper meaning and relevance of Jesus’ crucifixion for all of us, yogis as … Read More

Too much self-referencing narrows one’s scope of awareness and leads to ennui: boredom! Expand your heart and mind by observation of the world around. Observation can lead to the “attitude of gratitude!” That gratitude can grow into appreciation, love and seeking of the Creator and Giver of Life!