The Blog — 1069 posts since 2008

Timeless wisdom
for a focused purposeful joyous life.

Teachings on awareness, energy, and purpose — alongside the retreats, talks, and travels that fill the rest of the journey. Drawn from ten years as a Hindu monk and decades of teaching, written to be applied to your life today.

Insights on LifeOct 13, 20262 min

Simplify! It will change the way you live!

You don't need to slow your life down; you need to simplify it, doing fewer things each day that are truly aligned with your priorities.

The Spiritual PathOct 8, 20262 min

Your Child's Previous Life

In a child's first four years they often describe their previous life; observing and listening closely, which requires focus, helps you guide them in this one.

Insights on LifeOct 6, 20262 min

Lots of time and no purpose

Purpose gives life direction and meaning; without it your finite time slips away, so learning to focus inward is how you discover what you truly want.

MeditationOct 1, 20262 min

Setting Goals in Meditation

Meditation works best with a clearly defined goal and a systematic, step-by-step process, just as everyday tasks like showering have a defined outcome.

Spiritual ToolsSep 29, 20261 min

Have you set up a Traffic Light?

Set up a traffic light between your mind and your mouth—learning when to speak freely, when to pause, and when to hold your tongue.

Awareness & the MindSep 24, 20261 min

The NEW Furniture in Your Mind

As you clear old patterns from your subconscious you create space—so consciously fill that vacuum with positive habits and uplifting influences.

Awareness & the MindSep 22, 20262 min

The Old Furniture in Your Mind

You can't furnish your mind with new growth until you clear out the old—the fears, self-doubt, and negative patterns cluttering your subconscious.

Insights on LifeSep 17, 20261 min

Control your Compassion

Compassion is a quality worth nurturing, but wisdom means recognizing that not everyone wants to be helped—and respecting their choice.

Awareness & the MindSep 15, 20263 min

The Mind as the Garden

The mind is a garden of many beds; whichever area your awareness waters with energy grows stronger, so control where your awareness goes.

Insights on LifeSep 10, 20263 min

Dogs Bark; Cats Meow

Hateful online comments come from souls at a lower point in their evolution; understand where they are, and there's no need to react.

Awareness & the MindSep 8, 20262 min

The Cure for Worry

Worry is awareness going into the future to dwell on a problem that hasn't happened; mastering where your awareness goes is the cure.

The Spiritual PathSep 3, 20263 min

The Higher Attachment

Complete detachment isn't the goal—refine what you attach to. Nurture attachments that lift your awareness and release those that pull it down.

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