If a person is seeking to purify themselves of what that is unnatural, then the question of “what is natural for me?” arises. To know what is natural for you, you must first […]
Who am I? Realizing our Eternal Position and Function
We have talked at length about the importance of knowing our true essence – of understanding that we are not the material mind or body, but are, in fact, the eternal spiritual […]
Understanding Death in the Light of Yoga Wisdom
Death is not a subject that is commonly talked about. In fact, most of us make it a point to avoid talking about death because we do not really know […]
Spiritual Life is Happiness
Everyone is looking for happiness. We base our lives – either directly or indirectly – upon what we are convinced will bring us the most happiness. The desire for happiness […]
The Joy of Clarity
We are constantly faced with choices throughout our lives. There are smaller choices like what flavor of jam to buy and larger choices like what will be the focus for […]
Yoga Mantra Meditation – A Daily Spiritual Practice Anyone Can Keep
The end of one year and the beginning of the next is traditionally a time to reflect on the current course of our lives and make any adjustments needed to […]
The Joy of Forgiveness
It is inevitable that we will have the experience of being wronged, hurt, or offended in some way by another human being. Moreover, it is likely an experience we will […]
Finding Happiness in Selfless Service
When I was a child, my parents would take my brothers and I with them to volunteer in a soup kitchen on Saturday mornings. We all helped in preparing the meal and […]
Why Is It Important To Know My Essence?
In Parts 1 and 2 of What Is My Essence?, we discuss scriptural and practical evidence and also exercises to help us realize that we are neither the mind nor the […]
How Yoga Empowers Us To Be Happy
Everyone wants to be happy. It is natural for us to want happiness, to want satisfaction, and to feel there is something vital missing from our lives if we are not […]