What would you consider success in meditation? Since the practice of meditation involves silencing the mental chatter, success in meditation could mean being able to quiet and calm the mind—at least for the duration of your practice. But don’t you want much more?...
When you think of devotion to God, do you imagine many people praying, listening and singing the praises of God in places of worship? Or do you see it as a personal connection with the divine that you seek through prayer, practices and meditation? Both are different...
You may think that you can’t measure your inner growth because it’s not quantifiable like your weight or height. Inner growth is a ripening or maturing of your outlook and responses to life. And yet, there are ways to measure your inner growth. You won’t need a...
Practicing purity on your spiritual path is absolutely essential if you are serious about your inner growth. What is purity and how can you practice it? Purity can be practiced at two levels—outer and inner. Outer purity is easy to understand. It means keeping your...
Do you wish for a calmer mind? A mind that doesn’t jump up and run at the smallest provocation like an excitable puppy pulling its helpless owner by its leash? All you can do is to follow it along down every ditch and tree. You are not alone. The mind is the...
