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I am a big Beatles fan. The more I hear their music, the more I recognize the sheer genius behind it. I saw a rare YouTube video of an especially vibrant 1964 Beatles concert in Australia at the height of Beatlemania. (“Beatles Live—Australia”) One comment on the YouTube page struck me: “I’m a solid atheist. […]
We spend such a large portion of our lives pursing happiness. We look for it everywhere–almost to the point of obsession. And often, that search is in vain. We try to do numerous things we think will make us happy. Maybe we get a new outfit or car, or shop to fill the void. Maybe […]
The Buddha was asked, “What have you gained from meditation?” He replied, “Nothing. However, let me tell you what I have lost: anger, anxiety, depression, insecurity, fear of death.” J. Krishnamurti Some rare individuals have awakened to their true identity spontaneously, but often after experiencing severe suffering; others through devout prayer and service. Meditation, which […]
Mindful gifting comes down to three questions: whether to give, what to give, and how to give. Whether to Give Gifting is part of the fabric of human relationships in every culture on earth. And make no mistake, it is a social contract. You give to me, I accept the gift, then I am obliged […]
I sincerely want to help gentle people recognize their own true worth and feel empowered and at peace, rather than fragile and conflicted and ashamed of feeling things deeply. I would like to offer gentle people coping tools to help them manage their emotions and navigate insensitive environments. I would also like to help sensitive […]
If the pandemic has made you stressed, you’re not alone. There’s no shortage of things to worry about—from the fear of catching the virus to activities and milestones missed, not to mention the economic toll it’s taken on us individually and collectively. But beneath these obvious pressures is a silent stressor – one that concerns […]
According to Dr. Michael Yeadon, former Vice President and Chief Science Officer for Pfizer, almost all of the positive tests for COVID-19 are false positives, and current government policies and the restriction of constitutional rights are based on faulty data. He says “the pandemic is fundamentally over.” Yeadon and two co-authors wrote an article in […]
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. According to Genesis, the first book of the Bible, the creation of light preceded even the creation of the sun and the other celestial bodies. In fact, this light appears to be a prerequisite for the creation of the cosmos (a Greek word that […]
For nearly a century, Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) has celebrated the true meaning of Christmas with an eight-hour meditation to commune with the Divine, the Source of all love and peace. Inaugurated in 1931 by SRF’s founder, Paramahansa Yogananda, the custom of holding an all-day meditation takes place in SRF temples and meditation centers throughout the […]
“What other people think of you is none of your business!” When we see or hear this sentence, we feel justified ignoring other people’s opinions of us. Is this always good practice, though? About thirty years ago, I had a chat with my aunt about co-workers who were talking about me behind my back. I […]
