I have been practicing yoga intensely for about 20 years, but not the kind of yoga you think of when you think of yoga. Not the asanas (the postures). Sure, I practiced Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) before meditation for years, …
Category: Spirituality
Retreat and Service In India
Image 1 – The Golden Temple – This temple has been built according to Vedic science to allow energy to converge and build inside it. It is a masterpiece, and I have never felt stronger energy anywhere else. Image 2 …
A Snippet From My Trip To India
I am lucky enough to have a few places on Earth where I feel my soul light up. India is one of those places. From as early as I can remember, I was drawn to India. I have also had …
Exploring Karma
Karma is the idea that whatever we do now sets up a vibration that will return to us at some time in the future, which in Hinduism and Buddhism, includes future lives. So, things we are experiencing in this life, …
Meditation
Mindfulness has been a big part of my healing journey. I first learned to meditate about 22 – 23 years ago, when the research and hype about meditation had not yet landed. I bought a book called ‘Meditation …
Compassion
If you listen long enough, most spiritual teachers will start to talk about the mind as having ‘seeds’. All the ‘seeds’ in the mind have different vibrations. There might be seeds of fear, seeds of self-criticism, seeds of boredom, and …
An Antidote To Consumerism
There are some aspects of Buddhism that are incredibly close to my heart. One of them helps with the human condition of suffering. It’s called “letting go” and is said to bring happiness. You might like to try this little …
Why Are We So Afraid Of Altered States of Consciousness?
I feel sad that altered states of consciousness are not more accepted and utilised in our culture, that their potential to create deep and lasting healing and change is not more embedded in our culture. As an adult, I have …
“I Have Come To The Conclusion That Human Beings Are Born With An Innate Capacity To Triumph Over Trauma”
Humans have been working with trauma for eons. We have always been coping with wars, genocides, death, illness, and natural disaster. Overcoming these things builds resilience and grit. It is in our DNA to overcome and survive. Can trauma be …