Why we Need Joy Joy does not require a reason. When we let go of everything, what is left is pure joy. On a deep level we all know this, but many people have forgotten it. With the current pandemic, this wisdom has become buried even deeper. We can feel challenged and feel we need [...]
Why Can't I Get Myself to Meditate? A common scenario I see is people who started a meditation practice, found it beneficial, and then for whatever reason they stop. When they try to return to a daily practice, they hit resistance. They ask: I know I feel great when I meditate, but why can’t I [...]
We Can Prepare for Meditation to Support our Practice In today’s world, amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday pressures and the nonstop digital universe, the idea of a regular meditation practice can seem daunting or even impossible. Let this be easy. Be gentle with yourself. Allow this to be part of how you prepare [...]
You can Support Healing in Times of Quarantine and Radical Change There’s a pandemic upon us. And I’m not just referring to the one everybody’s talking about. I’m referring to the quieter contagion that underscores it—one of anxiety, uncertainty, and transition. Whether you’re an essential worker who has had to transition into the chaos of high-demand [...]
Bliss Beyond Intoxication People commonly use alcohol or other drugs recreationally to relax, handle stress, unwind, or lighten up to cope with the pressures of life. Some just want to feel a little better and forget about their daily challenges. Sadhguru, a realized yogi and one of the foremost authorities on yoga, emphasizes that there [...]
David Nichtern photo by Riley Smoller Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck In Buddhism everything has a place—a tidy system of labeling each element of the human experience (and beyond). That includes thoughts, senses, emotions, and stages of life (and death). It’s no surprise that the very first speech the Buddha gave included [...]
The Miracles of Bhuta Shuddhi When we look at what determines health and well-being, we may think in terms of our diet or weight, the amount of exercise we engage in, or the results of our medical tests. We may control our diet, exercise, or take medications to manage our health but health can also [...]
As a mystic, I have been receiving information and guidance from the angels since I was a young girl. As I watch the news, I see a world of souls searching to make sense of the daily Surprise that is thrown upon us. In a recent meditation, The Archangels (the architects of the Heavenly [...]
With the International Day of Peace fast approaching, which is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday celebrated annually on 21 September, let’s take a deeper dive into what peace means to you and how you can become peaceful. Sadhguru, yogi, mystic, visionary, and the foremost authority on yoga, offers insight into why peace of mind is the [...]
Meditation Photo by Sej Saraiya Mahasivratri is a Path of the Inner Pilgrimage of Practice Mahasivratri is a significant spiritual festival observed by millions across India. This time is dedicated to Lord Siva, who destroys everything that is limited. Mahasivratri holds the blessings of the unlimited, the Spirit. Lord Siva (Shiva in [...]