The third level of practice, which is called śāmbavopāya (path of Śiva) in the tradition of Kashmir Śaivism, uses the will. All traditions teach this practice, in which we rest …
Accepting Our Own Evil….
From the standpoint of worldly existence, my vocation looks rather difficult to understand and even boring. My job is to guide people Home. My vocation is to be Home. Home …
The Meaning of Stewardship….
In church, I used to hear the word “stewardship” thrown around: “We need to be good stewards”. For most people, that did and does mean “give money”. The real sense …
The Business of All Businesses….
St Bernard called this work we do here “the business of all businesses”. And it is. I am in the business of going to God; going home to God. That …
Sadhana Is Uncomfortable….
We have been looking at how we repackage things to suit our small selves, and seeing that it is so sad. If we do not restrain our small selves, we …
Act in Stillness….
We speak so many words, and then how much do we practice them? When I say practice, I do not mean “trying”; I mean actually “being “ them. Yoga Sutras …
Mother’s Day….
Today in the States we celebrate Mother’s Day. Baba was for me both my mother and father. He brought me up; he cleaned me up. My first mother and father …
Clues in the Treasure Hunt….
Walking the path of spiritual practice is like a treasure hunt. Each clue will lead us down the path closer to the goal. The problem is, will we see the …
Spiritual Direction v. Conventional Therapy….
Rohini explains how spiritual direction goes beyond conventional forms of therapy and counseling, and how its stages work. For more videos and lessons, sign up for a free or paid subscription.