I am concerned that many so-called "spiritual people" defend a model of spirituality that is outdated and even obsolete. We would hardly go back to medieval medicine, ancient scientific thought, flat earth geography or Old Testament penal practices, yet many seekers here and elsewhere, discussing spirituality, unquestioningly defer to traditional devotional models of relating to teachers and gurus and placing them on pedestals, accepting all they say without an iota of critic

I'm on slightly firmer ground now physically, but there is still a long way to go. Your messages have made a world of difference. Thank-you for your kindness and heart. I was as you know, shocked by the ferocity of the emotions surrounding sudden incapacity, and what felt like a fall from grace and equanimity within. When the emotions subsided, I expected to find some kind of internal mess to clean up or inner work to do to re-establish my equilibrium. Instead, I found that N

Surrender is often considered a key element in waking up to our truest/deepest self. Surrender to the Guru, Surrender to God, Surrender to Truth..... But it is a challenging concept. What does it actually mean? In itself it is quite abstract and hard to relate back to one’s own experience. It is also open to interpretation and abuse and is consequently potentially dangerous. Does it mean giving up personal responsibility? Giving up one’s conscience? Both of these are risky st

In my experience, resting in and as the Self provides a stable and dependable foundation for dealing with the many challenges of life. There is an equilibrium and steadiness in the mind and emotions that generally remains intact in spite of circumstances. Until recently that is. I have grappled with an ongoing health issue for many years and it lately escalated critically and left me (thankfully only temporarily) unable to care for myself. The usual mental and emotional equan

You are intrinsic to existence not separate from it. You are Home. You are not alone and could never be alone. The whole of existence is with you.

Once we understand who we truly are there is no need to carry anything, hold on to anything or reference anything. Our unadorned presence as simple empty awareness is enough.