Yoga philosophy begins with the proposition that we are not the material bodies we inhabit; we’re eternal spiritual beings inhabiting temporary material bodies. In his Yoga-sūtra, Patanjali describes the true nature of the self as […]
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In this insightful conversation, we delve into the profound concept of surrender in yoga philosophy. Join us as we explore the essence of surrender, its significance in spiritual growth, and how it can transform our
Surrender vs. Control: Navigating the Path to Spiritual Growth READ MORE
I’m cat-sitting for friends who are galivanting around France for a couple of weeks. Talk about an invitation you can’t refuse: taking care of Mendel the cat is an opportunity for me to have something
I Went for a Walk. Or So It Seemed. READ MORE
I was reflecting back on my life as a teenager the other day; on how it seems as if it were a previous life rather than an early chapter of this one; on how reckless
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Unravel the complexities of the human mind and explore the barriers that hinder your path to self-realization. In this thought-provoking conversation, you’ll discover how egoism, attachment, aversion, and the primal fear of death often shape
Overcoming Obstacles To Yoga: Hidden Barriers to Spiritual Life READ MORE
My spiritual teacher, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, had many extraordinary talents. One of them was his ability to come up with simple English phrases to express complex philosophical ideas that are packed into compressed Sanskrit
‘Spirit Soul’ – a Small Phrase with a Big Meaning READ MORE
It’s said that we live in an unfortunate season of time; a time when simple living and elevated thinking give way to complicated entanglements and diminished reasoning, when purity gives way to pollution, mercy gives
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Lately I’ve been thinking about what ‘contentment’ really means. ‘Contentment’ is one of the niyamas, the set of five personal observances that Patanjali lists in the second chapter of his Yoga-sutras. It’s also a state of
How do we find real contentment? READ MORE
What I remember most was how quickly I was able to accept what was happening. An eastward swing down Porter Street, a long residential mediary between two busy thoroughfares, offers an easy and enjoyable tree-lined descent to cyclists with
Thoughts about uncertainty and surrender READ MORE
I’ve been reflecting back on my life as a teenager recently; on how it seems as if it were a previous life rather than an early chapter of this one; on how reckless I was
Some thoughts about looking back, looking within, and seeing with spiritual vision READ MORE
