Many spiritual masters have advised that awakening is to become as a child. But why? What does it mean, and how is it accomplished? Perhaps the best explanation was given by the legendary Lao Tzu who said: “When I … Continue reading →
I forget exactly where this old Taoist quote comes from, maybe Lao Tzu or Chang Tzu, but it goes something like this: “Everyone is so sure of themselves, only I am uncertain.” Why would a sage say that he … Continue reading →
One early morning in Thailand, I was walking through the grounds of Wat Po on the way to meet my Teacher. As I walked through the semi darkness, the sun rose and long fingers of light chased the purple shadows … Continue reading →
Awakening and opening the heart doesn’t require knowledge, faith, belief systems, ethics, morals, a high IQ, a vegetarian diet, or a set of ideals. In fact, simpler minds encounter fewer impediments to surrender. But once surrender happens, you’ll undergo … Continue reading →
I’ve spoken a lot about gratitude, giving and receiving, the open heart, inner peace and also awakening. But they are all the same phenomena, the same happening, which occurs with surrender of the separate ego self and becoming one … Continue reading →
The short answer is living fully, but to really live fully, we have to be in peace, love, joy, freedom, and gratitude. This is to return to our true nature. It’s very much like retuning home. The Course In … Continue reading →
