Our topic today, First Things First, is practical advice for us all – to get done what needs to get done when it is right in front of us to do! But the topic is much deeper than that, and Jesus addresses it in his simple sentence, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these … Read More
Does a loved one oppose your spiritual interests and involvement? Both in general and particularly among Ananda members, the unorthodox nature of the path of yoga and meditation can incite resistance, doubts, and sarcasm from a spouse or another person close to you. Fact is, however, the world itself opposes the path of awakening to higher and non-material realities. … Read More
A case might be made for surrender as a path to victory in worldly conflicts – the way of passive resistance, for example, in preference to armed resistance. But our point here concerns a higher kind of surrender: the surrender of our deluded, egoic will to the wise and almighty will of God. Join Zach and Hailey Abbey, and Mahadev … Read More
We are all born here and we all die here. We all came from the same God and we will all go back to that same God. All paths lead us back to the creator – so why all the fuss? Join Matt as he shares on this subject Sunday morning.
The “knowing” that we all long for is the knowing from within.So often we approach life as if the only path was the path of reason and logic. But within each of us there resides a creative voice which can inform many of our most important decisions. Join Jamuna Snitkin this Sunday …….
Life is a series of many choices, from minute to minute, making small and large choices constantly. We all likely can agree that we make some very good decisions and also sometimes not so good ones. God has given us free will to do this, and He invites us to live in such a way that we can find fulfillment … Read More
The Invisible Man! We are taught to overcome the ego: does that mean we should aspire to be a wishy-washy wimp? Hardly! Saints have power, courage, energy, creativity, and an indomitable will. And yes, also great wisdom and compassion. As our soul’s identity expands beyond the ego (and the body), our consciousness moves towards Infinity? What could be greater than … Read More
Discover the two secrets to becoming a saint. Together, let’s walk in the footsteps of the great masters of East and West. In Divine Friendship, Bhima Bhima Breckenridge will assist Nayaswamis Hriman and Padma McGilloway in presenting this Sunday’s Service. Bhima will speak on the subject of “Who Are the True Christians”. Please join us this Sunday.
Most gifts that we receive are wrapped, hiding what is inside. Once the covering is off we see what we have been given and thank who ever chose it for us. The same holds true for Gifts from the karmic mother. She knows what we need to become Her Shining Emissaries of Light. Lets talk about saying “thank you” quickly, … Read More
Does Satan exist ? He certainly does in cartoons and Gothic fiction! Come to service on Sunday and see how desire, thy great enemy, can wear the guise of the devil. There is, however, a way out! Find the way to safety this Sunday. Blessings, Matt