Self Realization Articles

"There are 3 stages of mind in meditation. The first stage is personal. The thoughts are about you, your world, what you've seen, heard, tasted, felt etc. It's experience is one of duality. There is you and everything else. Conflict and control, desire and resistance. Once you lea to witness your thoughts instead of identify with them, you enter into the second stage. In the second stage, the thoughts are no longer about your personal life. It is here you have dreams, visions, and even beyond visions you experience very subtle thoughts, that are bey

Want some good advice? In the words of my friend Marshall Sylver, "Find your life perfect, and deal with what emerges."nnYes, folks, find your life perfect. Nothing is against you, there are no problems, everything is perfect. Now, how are you going to feel in a perfect world? Here's the whole story—people say "Wait, wait, wait, my life is not perfect!"nnAre you kidding me? Are you going to say that God—or the Gods, depending on your belief system—made a mistake? Are yo

At some level, most people defend against intimacy or receiving too much love. However, many of us have different ways in which we express and engage this resistance. How do you defend against being loved? Do you avoid deep intimacy because it is scary? Is your life passionless? Do you find it difficult to let people love you? Have you settled for less than what you really want in life? Intimacy is about being real.

This is an experiment. I hope you don’t mind me experimenting on you. I seem to be in a ‘po’ moment in my life. A ‘po’ moment is something I heard about from a friend of mine. He was telling me that in the 70s companies devised this concept of ‘po’ in response to times of uncertainty. If a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ was called for, and someone offered ‘po’, the answer was actually, “Let’s admit it: we don’t know. Let’s play with this a little. Let’s exp

Prince or commoner, rich or poor, every individual who wishes to get empowered and enlightened benefits greatly from the guidance of an able guru. Even gods have sought out gurus for themselves. Lord Krishna's guru was Sandipanirishi. When Swami Vivekananda first visited Ramakrishna Paramahansa he asked: "I have read the Bhagavad-Gita and other scriptures several times, I lecture and give discourses on the Gita and Ramayana. Do I still need a guru?" Ramakrishna didn't reply t

Do you struggle with having too much time on your hands? Or too little? Is time a prison for you, or a pleasure palace? Have you ever stopped to wonder why you allow time to run your life? Many people use their emotions to play games with time. They believe that they absolutely-must-do-something-now and so find it stressful. That they must engage in an illusionary pastime immediately because there will not be enough time later. If this is the case, then you will find that your relationship to time underlies a great deal of your sabotage programming.

Despite the constant news reports about increasing numbers of coronavirus deaths, we have the opportunity now to prepare for a post-pandemic rebirth. Indeed, the members of humanity are cocooned and preparing for transformation. We have all been asked to wrap ourselves in the safety of our homes. During this time of social distancing, we each have the opportunity to grow and change in ways that allow us to break free of the cocoon once the pandemic is over, spread our wings, and fly. But that will only happen if you use this time wisely and take the necessary precautions.r

Today as I sat thinking about my past experiences and how they led me to this moment right now, I was perplexed by the battles that erupt within my psyche on a continuous basis. From fear of failing, loving, and hurting, to trying to better myself for someone else’s expectations, when suddenly a voice from within cried out, “Stop It! That’s not who you are!” The battles are not who we are, they are not what define us, they are simply the ego that keeps us from living our soul

Self-hypnosis does not have to be hard work. It's actually much easier than most people think and can provide pretty much everyone with a tool to create great changes in their lives. There are many uses of self-hypnosis, including weight-loss, quitting smoking, improving self-esteem or other habits that you may want to rid yourself of. Self-hypnosis is not something limited to a select number of people. Pretty much anyone can do it with just a little bit of practice. When hea

The problem with defining sex as an addiction may lie in the fact that it is an innate biological function in a human being. Unlike alcohol and drugs most forms of sexual behavior are seen as perfectly normal. However, in common with other forms of addictive behavior, the line between healthy and unhealthy is crossed when the behavior becomes uncontrollable. This lack of control can be recognized by the lengths a person is prepared to go to, to continue certain behaviors, des

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. Modern day science is advancing with great speed and is gaining better and better understanding of what the world around us is comprised of. However, it hasn’t delved too deep into knowing what the world inside us comprises of, as yet. The essence of spiritual science, however, is to secure the awareness of one’s own Aatma (Soul), as the Soul is our r

This photo illustrates rather graphically a point I once made to my stepson, that you should always be nice to people because you never know when you'll meet them again. According to the rules of karma , it may wait until a next life to get back at you if you don't play nice, but these days it often works a little faster than that.n nOf course you should always be nice to people. Period. But when you're explaining this concept to a teenager, whose eyes glaze over as you expla

The process of inner healing is a long and difficult road that can be made simpler if we are committed to the growth and development that we need in order to do better in our personal and professional lives.nnWe must be able to stay on top of all aspects of our lives and this means that we have to, continually go through the process of inner healing. nnWe are all accountable for our personal development and we must assess our internal self and determine the stages that we nee

Sometimes even the safe paths we choose and prepare for ourselves can lead us over a cliff or slam us into an abrupt dead end. Over and over we find we have to retreat, regroup and head in some new direction. We begin to obsess---we worry, we plot, we plan and we analyze how we can stem the tides and take control of our lives. We deny what we truly want while we exhaust ourselves trying to turn all our lemons into lemonade. And lastly, we give up all sense of our power to aff

Often we hear the advice that it’s a deep spiritual practice to be fully present in the moment, yet when we pay close attention, the ordinary moments of our lives still seem ordinary. “Where are those magical moments?” we ask ourselves, “Why am I not getting more out of this?”. But again, this is just us getting hung up in the expectation that reality will be something other than it is, and that inevitably leads us to disappointment. It’s only when we’re not exp

Just as a storm in the atmosphere of the earth is born of conflicting fronts of different temperatures colliding with one another, so too must there be conflicting forces within us in order to form a mental or emotional storm. Our task is to become conscious of these unseen forces that dwell in the unenlightened parts of us. As we grow to realize that no disturbance can remain within us without our granting it the force it needs to sustain its fury, we realize that we have at

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"It is very easy to get caught up in the teachings themselves. To read something written about meditation or enlightenment and then take that on as the truth. But all teachings can ever really dornis point you in the right direction. What happens when you get there is beyond understanding. Let's take a meditation technique like watching your thoughts. You can sit down, close your eyes and with practice learn to witness thoughts. But once you actually become a witness to your thoughts and individual identification dissolves, something happensr

Last week we discussed the Multi-Day Challenge. An exercise designed to lead to better understanding and self awareness. Without the ability to think clearly, nor an intensity of feeling and emotion, how can you hope to awaken you inner powers, and abilities. How can there be poise, alertness, how can there be an awareness and awakening. Life becomes mundane, futile, boring, and worthless. Through the practice of Yoga and Meditation you will sharpen your mind to razor like pe

A Place of Inspiration “I have found that sitting in a place where you have never sat before can be inspiring” – Dodie Smith. How profound this quote is, especially in these times that appear so scary and confusing. What is going on with the American Dream? Has it turned into a nightmare? Is it time to reevaluate the dynamics of the dream? This could be the best time for all of us to look at our lives from a different point of view.

It is easy to realize the enlightened state. It is just a matter of focus. Try this now: Close your eyes and notice your experience of what is here beyond thought. You are not to define it, describe it or use thoughts at all. If it helps, stop all thinking for a second and notice your experience. Simply feel what is here. Experience the sensation of what is here. The sensation of existing in this moment. You may refer to it as the sensation of your entire body. And if it helps, you can use this as a reference. But in this case, do not name it, just feel it.

It’s probably no surprise to you when I say I’m a believer in asking the universe for what you want. And I never cease to be amazed how it shows up. Here’s something that might surprise you: I love reality TV. If it’s a reality show, you can count me in. I’ll bring the popcorn. Well, now that I’m on the Paleo Diet, I’ll bring the cauliflower popcorn. I really did find a recipe for cauliflower popcorn! If I ever try it, I’ll let you know what it’s like. Anywa

Throughout history, science has seen previously rejected ideas, such as those of the origin of life or the order of the universe, ended up being part of its wide repertoire. What new paradigms are emerging today? In science the acceptance of new ideas follows well-defined steps: first, the reticent proclaim that the new approach violates the laws of science, this new idea is often persecuted or ridiculed; second, the possible evidence presented are classified as fragile or in

In my junior year of high school I had a summer job working for the brokerage firm that my mother worked for. She was thrilled because she was concerned that my love for theater and dance would keep me poor all my life. I needed something to fall back on, some real profession that had a future in it. Not only was that the most depressing summer of my life, but I suffered tonsillitis and reverted back to the speechless child I was when I stuttered so badly that I could hardly

It has been thought, by a few great individuals, that if you can garner twelve perspectives on a particular subject, then you can attain a significant understanding of the subject. This article strives in that direction by presenting the dynamics of reincarnation and karma from twelve different angles.n The thrust of the material presented here serves twofold: to help elucidate the actual nature of reincarnation and karma, and to answer to current voices during this materiali

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being has said, “The whole world has constantly wandered around in ‘negativity’. This ‘Akram’ [science] is a fine ‘positive’ path”. Through the Akram science of the Self, one comes to realize his Real form as opposed to the wrong belief of ‘I am the owner of the name, body and ego’. Hence he breaks free from the false belief of who he believed himself to be. After attaining the knowledge of ‘Who am I’, one’s l

"Close your eyes. Allow the mental noise to flow as it does without getting involved. Allow the sensations to be as they are. Allow everything to be as it isrnand let your attention rest in this moment. Let your attention sink through all movement and rest in the absolute stillness underneath. It is where attentionrnnaturallyrnwants to be. If you stop chasing the thoughts or trying to control the thoughts, then automatically, your attention begins to fall into the stillness of this moment. And you will begin to feel the stress and contractionr

If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” - H.G. nnFear can actually be a stepping stone in our growth And while I'm not a horse whisperer , I am a thinker. Here's how I got there. I've now had the dubious distinction of coming off all the mares. Most times are due to spooks and I just didnt keep the balance.. I wasnt aware enough of the warning signs. And then there's the most recent one when Patrick's dog Jack took off after a rabbit. Picken didnt spook at hte rabb

What is the Best Religion? If you search the internet to find out how many Religions there are in the world you will find estimates as high as 4,200 that’s a lot to choose from, so which one is best? When I searched the internet for a definition of Religion this was the first statement to pop up: Religion, the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.

"I have nothing against self improvement. But meditation is not about self improvement. Self improvement means there is something here that needs to be changed. Something about yourself that is wrong but can be fixed. And if you work hard enough if you try hard enough, one day that wrong part of you will be gone. And then you will be happy. But with meditation, with awareness, you accept yourself as you are immediately. You accept everything as it is in this moment.

Have you ever asked the Divine for help? Perhaps called on an angel for some assistance? A decade ago, I rarely even considered doing such a thing. Today, I call on Spirit several times a day; it is as normal to me as brushing my teeth. Recently, however, I found myself getting frustrated. I ...

Our life form is often hindered of development because of weak nesses or barriers that stand in our way from progression. One must overcome these weaknesses by removing barriers. By doing so, one can ensure the procedure of self-healing. nnWeaknesses can prevail if we allow room. By knowing one self however, an entity can knock down the walls that blind them from progression. Cleaning the soul and mind is a great start to healing the internal self. Any negative thoughts must

Let me introduce myself. I am a 36 year old Indigo Adult. At the age of six weeks old, I had a near death experience that left me highly intuitive and conscious of the innate wisdom we all hold within us. I knew at this early age what my life’s work was: to remind others how to tap in to their own innate wisdom and live life from a place of love instead of fear.

I took an elderly friend downtown, for groceries. She's a sweet lady. This started me thinking of how life has a way of softening some people, while others remain, or become, mean and nasty. Years ago, I worked at an irrigation company, as a bookkeeper. A well-to-do farmer came in, on a regular basis. I would see him, chatting with my boss, or when he was ordering parts. I had no reason, or opportunity, to talk to him.rn rnOne day, I was the only one in the office, as the res

What precisely is the Legislation of Non - Resistance? In keeping with Bob Proctor, whose partial declare to fame are the eleven forgotten laws, the Law of Non - Resistance is, “For those who resist for [the sake of your] security, you'll never have security.” He goes on to say that people who proceed to struggle for peace are themselves creating more fighting. One should not struggle or quit; as an alternative one should drift to keep away from conflict. With a view to s

For so many this marks a period in time fraught with immense transition manifesting through every challenge imaginable. Humanity is being forced to see the changes necessary for our spiritual evolution. We are no longer able to live passive unfulfilled lives, denying the very things that we have once chosen to suppress and ignore. At our core level, we are being asked to wakeup and see beyond the illusion. This process is not always one of ease.

"The beautiful thing about a dog is he's never going to lie to you. If he's sad, he's going to tell you. If he's glad to see you, he's going to tell you. But there is something hidden unconsciously in the human condition that says what you are experiencing is wrong. And therefore try to change it, try to put something else on top of it, try and control it and hide it before anyone sees it. It may boil down to social acceptance. Trying to fit in. Trying to project yourself to be a certain way in order to feel loved. And wanting to feel loved is human natu

Question – BELOVED OSHO, WHAT KIND OF TRUST DO YOU HAVE IN SOMEONE WHO IS CHEATING YOU? I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. Osho - I do not understand myself – but what to do? I have only trust to offer because I don’t have any distrust in me. You ordinarily think that trust has to be given to a trustworthy person. You are very miserly. Perhaps you have only a very small quantity of trust, and you can give it to only a very few trustworthy people. And that too you never give wholeheartedl

Paranormal Forumsr You might have had a paranormal encounter which you were not able to tell of. Paranormal forums consist of groups that discuss the reason for this condition. All that is required in order to join the paranormal forum is to have a valid email id. Search out for groups that are related to the paranormal forums and the topics of your interest. If not hundreds there are present dozens of groups on the paranormal forums on the net that cover topics from civiliza

The Experience: It was in a moment of stillness that I awakened from my sleep to find myself in a state of nothingness. Sitting in a place void of space and time. No sense of joy or sadness. No sense of need, desire, fear, happiness, or abundance. No sound and no color. I was in need of no air nor of food. It was a sense of everything and nothing at the same time. It was as if in a vacuum, void of everything but pure consciousness. A state of just BEING.

"The mind works by acquiring knowledge and then judging everything according to that knowledge. The mind turns knowledge into a "supposed to" "This is how I am supposed to be." "This is how life is supposed to be." Unhappiness arises because concepts about life become far more important than how life actually is. And through this process of judgement, you separate yourself from everything else. The constant urge to make things different than they are, trying to mould yourself into being a certain way. All of this building stress on top of stress.

nFaith is things hoped fornNow faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen. Those things we can see and have knowledge of are part of our experience while those things we can’t see we must accept in faith: Material things are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternalnnEvery day, we unconsciously exhibit faith; driving our car, crossing a bridge, flying on an airplane as well as many other things; we have faith in their safet

March 4, 2011 If you depart from this world without living your life like a king.. If you depart from this world, without living your life like a king, then what is the meaning of your life; what is the utility of your wealth, property, money and power? If you are not there, then do your society, relationships, your prestige etc. have any meaning? Remember you have one and only one life, which is right now available to you. Who knows about the next birth; whether next birth i

My name is Sandrine. Like some of you I am a mother, I have a full time job and enough extra-curricular activities to keep me busy most nights. I had a tough childhood, some tumultuous relationships and like most of you, I try my best to balance professional, personal and spiritual life. What sets me apart, however, is my passion and devotion to self-growth. You see, four years ago, after my marriage ended, I realized that my life was revolving around taking care of everyone

Do you always act in a way that is congruent with who you are?rnOn the TV show Mash, Klinger wants to go home. He comes up with this great plan that if he can only make people believe he is crazy he will be released and sent home from the war. He decides that he will dress like a woman and pretend he believes he is one. For sure the army will believe he is crazy, release him from his duties and send him home. The only problem is everyone saw through his pretending. Do you act

The subconscious mind is the store-house of all tendencies and impressions created in our past. These tendencies (samskars) and impressions (vasanas) are the primary cause of our current likes, dislikes, and desires. Because most of our existence has been “less conscious” than it is now, many of the impressions from our past don’t serve our spiritual growth as much as we would prefer. nnOur “subconscious thought patterns” can be tricky to identif

We have the universe inside us! The consciousness which created this universe is within all that is without is an expression of what is within. We have lost this knowledge yet it remains with us and makes itself known through a sixth sense. The more we learn to listen to this faint voice amongst worldly thoughts the knowledge from before that is now makes itself more and more known. As we go about our daily lives there appears to be a change in how we recognize that which com

rnEverybody is directed to explore and realize God, either consciously, or unconsciously. When I use the word ‘God’, you may mean something else and I may mean something else. So, just to proceed with our communication with each other, let us have a common meaning of God as the highest possible level of bliss and beatitude. I don’t think there may be any difference between us on this meaning, irrespective of the fact that what else we mean by this word ‘God’. Whatev