When a religion goes under attack like the current assault on the Muslim faith, it is natural to see people who belong to other religions or practice a different faith retreat. Subconsciously we take such an assault as an attack on all who are faithful, no matter what we believe; so we hunker down and…
“Change Is Going To Come”
The Advent Season is about a huge change that is about to occur to the world and humankind. Even those who are not Christians would agree that the birth of Jesus changed the world and humankind forever. During Advent ask yourself are you open to change? Are you ready for change? Whether we want it…
Meditation
The following is the complete meditation script I mentioned last week and several wrote in and asked for a copy. Ajahn Thanasanti (author) Take a moment and imagine somebody who absolutely has your best interest at your heart (pause) Really only interested in you being well and flourishing. (pause) Imagine them in front of you.…
Prayers For San Bernardino
Forgive me for dipping into current events. Today’s New York Daily News blasts out on the Front page that “God isn’t fixing this,” and highlights four quotes of Republican leaders who send “prayers” to the victims of the San Bernardino shootings. All my life I’ve tried to find ways to reduce gun violence hoping against hope that…
Unconditional Love
My Thai Yoga instructor suggested we begin our meditation with imagining sitting across from someone who has only your best interest at heart, who loves you unconditionally, and cares for you and your well being. Once you picture that person, look into his/her eyes and concentrate on what you see and on how you feel.…