Karma has been defined as the law of cause and effect. The word is Sanskrit in origin and literally means “deed,” or “to do.” Applied to our lives, our thoughts, actions, and deeds, are karmic causes which set into motion certain circumstances, which in turn produce resulting effects in our lives. With these thoughts in […]
Looking back through history, one of the most prominent facts which stands out to me is that in one form or another, humanity has been ruled by fear. Both church and state have controlled people by fear. Fear of punishment—whether it be in cell or gallows, or in the vividly imagined fiery hells of damnation—was […]
Alma, a new mother, spends more of her time at home caring for her newborn baby. Maria, a neighbour, noticed Alma was often alone caring for her son and took to dropping in frequently to check she was okay. She would drop in for a chat or to have a cup of coffee with Alma. […]
Intuition is a condition or power little understood. It is often relegated to the category of superstition. Empirical science, for example, could never agree to grant credibility to the use of intuition. Many of us will use expressions like “gut feeling” or “a woman’s intuition” without giving a serious thought to the possibility that there may […]
There is not one single Avatar, Messiah, Master, or Prophet who has not alluded to a period of great confusion which, at one time or another during his or her quest, every Seeker must confront and, if possible, overcome. I expressly say “if possible,” for it may happen that the Obscure Night will prevent us […]
We each possess an inherent guidance system made up of gentle impulses from within, such as intuition, an Inner Voice, dream messages and synchronicities. These inner and outer communications are said to originate from one’s Higher Self. The Higher Self is the pure Self at the core of one’s being. It is the true centre […]
In discussing the subject of mysticism, certain questions immediately arise: How do we define mysticism? What is its meaning? How is a mystical philosophy applied in life? Mysticism is simply the awakening of the self to a consciousness of a divine reality. The self for the first time becomes aware of Cosmic beauty in contrast […]
Everything is becoming, for nothing cannot give rise to something. This is a wonderful cosmic law worthy of contemplation, meditation, and conscious realisation. We live in a challenging and changing world full of uncertainties, surprises, and conflicting occurrences. In this modern time, living at such a fast pace, we are prone to forget what we […]
Attempts to define genuine love are as old as mankind. There probably is no single universal definition of what love is. But I feel there are many components of true, genuine love. One criterion is non-possessiveness. Only love which does not seek to possess its object is true love. The term ‘possess’ has several denotations […]
Today, in this modern era, we think fast, speak fast, eat fast, walk fast. Modern society puts pressure on us to move at a quick pace. It is so easy to get caught up in things that we can become like robots. We can forget how to truly live; we become disconnected from our souls […]