Attraction to our spouse has less to do with desiring our spouse than to our own hearts conditioning. Remember the metaphysical saying, “what we think about we bring about.” What are you focusing on when it comes to your spouse? All the good qualities or all the things that you don’t like…Where is Your Heart? […]

Who are we comparing our spouses to if we let our minds fantasize? It leads to unrealistic expectations. With these unreal expectations, we sabotage our relationships. Remember the old computer saying “junk in, junk out.” The same thing with our minds. Focus and appreciate all that your spouse was and is today what they have […]

From infatuation to adoration; is the journey of marriage. A mystic tells me all the time about the length of infatuation…”a year, maybe 18 months….then its over.” And one of the two or both wants to move on if they do not understand the higher meaning of commitment. I know many of us here in […]

The Spiritual Revolution is the Path Within. And what is that Path? Doing one’s duties out here in the world we live in without getting entangled or overshadowed by them following the rules and guidelines of a bonafide scripture. With the guidance of a spiritual director will keep you from getting overshadowed. Keeping God first […]

I’ve heard it said many times the longest journey is the one from your head to your heart. I’m so glad I was born with so many defects; learning disabilities (back in my time it was just classified as a “Problem Child”), heart defects which kept me from participating in many things growing up and […]

Therapists say a lot of anger is misplaced when directed at others. It’s usually anger at ourselves being directed at others. I’m sure this has a lot of truth. And in the 12 steps…anger is a big issue to work through. All in all its destructive to you and all of your relationships. It’s a […]

Like many things in life, steady consistent practice brings results. In the past, I have talked about three ways of experiencing going within. Of course there are other ways but for now, let’s keep it as simple as possible. Meditation, contemplation and internal prayer/japa (Japa is the continuation of saying different names of God). Meditation […]

I am A hole in a flute That Christ’s breath moves through, Listen to the music. Hafiz

The lasting peace and contentment comes from where? It is not of this world. It is from within. You already have it. It’s just a matter of clearing the debris around it; desires/additions, anger, intellect are just a few of the obstacles that are blocking us from it. Desires from the outside Let’s look at […]

“I saw My Lord in a dream and asked ”How am I to find You?” He replied, “Leave yourself and come.” – An unknown Sufi poet