My business was on a downward spiral, my health was alarmingly precarious, and my spiritual life was hanging by a thread. I had trouble breathing, trouble sleeping, and I had no idea if or how I co...
The Call to Share: A Legacy of Divine Friendship
Right from the opening line, Autobiography of a Yogi resonates with the theme of divine friendship. Paramhansa Yogananda beautifully articulates man’s eternal quest and the inherent divine friendsh...
“Why are you averse to organizational work?” Master’s question startled me a bit. It is true that my private conviction at the time was that organizations were “hornets’ nests.” “It is a thankless...
Resurrect Your Mind from Mental Laziness
Most people spend all their lives desiring to do something perfectly, such as playing the piano or painting, but are too lazy to put forth the effort required to reach perfection in the chosen act...
Liberating Yourself from Shame
"Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame."—GENESIS 2:25 (New International Version)I’ve sometimes wondered whether it is shame that prevents us from being our best self. After all...
Everything Needs a Little Love
Today is day 3 of Master’s 9-day cleanse. It is also my day to hold silence (Thursdays). For these reasons, maybe I’m a little more inward (or loopy), but I hope I don’t forget the important lesson...