Category: Self Examination

The events we draw into our conscious experience are here to help us move towards mastery over our lives.

Recently, I read a news article which stated something like this: “Scientists have shown that, contrary to popular, modern philosophy, there not only “is” a self, but it is measurable.” I did a short search for the article but was not successful in locating it. The reason I bring it up, today, is because I… Continue reading Small “s” self is Ego

  You, beloved, fill me, As nothing else can. You transform my loneliness Into solitude. You incite my longing To be an open vessel, For your Life-giving essence To flow in and through me To show up In my actions, my words, My thoughts. Oh, how painful it is When my mind forgets Your loving… Continue reading Gratitude is All That Remains

A friend of mine recently asked me, “Why do you write and share your thoughts with people.” He added, “People are just going to do what they do, regardless of whether or not you offer a better idea. Plus,” he continued, “you said no one reads your blog anyway.” I replied that I share what… Continue reading Why I Share my Thoughts

Yesterday I caught a glimpse of an advertisement for a reality show entitled something like “The Trappers.” The short ad featured a bearded man who made the following statement: “God created me to be a trapper.” He had more to say, but this was the take-away for me. This really set me to thinking. I… Continue reading God Created me to ___________________

  Today we are going to look at some of the teachings of Gangaji, primarily from her book Hidden Treasure – Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story. Hidden treasure: Uncovering the truth in your own life story. (2011). New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher. Gangaji takes a slightly different approach to our stories than Byron… Continue reading Gangaji’s Perspective on Our Stories

On July 22nd I hastily posted a Secret entitled: Prayer for an Open Heart and Mind and I mentioned that I would like to share some quotes from authors who addressed this idea that “we are not our stories.” First off, I apologize to everyone for posting such a poorly written piece. I wrote it… Continue reading Life Can be Effortless

Today my Secret will be short as I have a household project which needs my attention. Instead of today’s writing offering suggestions for living a life filled with peace, I am going to pose a question for your careful consideration. Listen to these words from a speech which Alan Watts gave, entitled “From Time to… Continue reading What Would You Do if You Were God?

If I tell you that any God the mind can conceive is a creation of that mind, how does that sit with you? Do you become defensive? Do you immediately go to a place where you want to make me wrong, or do you agree with this concept? Is your mind open enough to consider… Continue reading God as Concept