The use of substances such as alcohol and drugs has certainly been a problem throughout human history, and this problem seems to be worsening in these times of great change. We have a lot of uncertainty that is upon us, and we find…
There is much confusion out there about religion and spirituality, and it is my intent today to give some relief to this general lack of understanding that many of us have. The question arises, “What is the difference between religion and…
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions we have. Many of us believe being angry is a bad thing, and it must therefore be suppressed or avoided. We need to remember that the purpose of any emotion is simply to indicate to us…
It is human nature to follow what others are doing, it is quite normal to hold beliefs that the majority of humanity holds. You see, my friends, being part of a group, being part of something greater than ourselves, is the dominant factor in…
Do you remember what it was like being a child? Everything was new, always a sense of adventure. As serious as life seems to be, I think we need to ask ourselves, is it really that serious? The truth is, the inner child hasn’t died…
Making the decision to walk the spiritual path, known in the traditions as the “Path of Discipleship”, is indeed a difficult one. Entering the unknown with no prior experience is a daunting prospect, but at a certain point in one’s journey…
There are many ways to define arrogance. In order to gain a real sense of its true meaning, perhaps we need to understand what it implies. Arrogance is about believing that one knows something they do not. It is also about believing…
One of the greatest goals we have on the spiritual path is to establish a true selflessness in our approach to living. It is the vehicle of service in which this way of living and being is brought forward, and as it becomes more fully…
Does everyone have a good idea of what projection is all about? Basically, it is a tactic in which we attempt to place our own behavior onto someone or something else. This is a well-developed human skill, and as unfortunate as it…
The purpose of the World Teacher is to advance our spiritual understanding. His goal, for all of us, is to help us see who we essentially are, a soul full of light, love, and purpose. He wants each of us to know, beyond any doubt…
