If you are in the habit of listening to Jiddu Krishnamurti’s talks, you will notice that he frequently checks on his audience to see if they are still following his drift. The wizen-faced philosopher would …
As Within
There is something inherently gratifying about the rare moments when your independent, I-can-do-it-myself child seeks your help to keep them safe. These moments are precious because they appeal directly to the protective instincts built into …
Deep Sleep
The absence of evidence – “I have not found any beaming saucers or flattened foliage in my backyard” – can be considered as evidence of absence – “Therefore, there can never be an alien living …
Illusionist At Work
Observing the mind is an extreme sport. It is not easy to peek into the mind’s pandora’s box when your left hand strains to wrest it open while the right hand resolves to jam the …
One Blue Sky
Familiarizing oneself with Rupert Spira’s nonduality teaching is like being a surefooted mountain goat all our lives only to be suddenly transformed into a free-flying common crane that glides above the clouds. As much as …
The Door We See
One of my favorite scenes in the movie ‘It’s Complicated’ is the house party scene where the spectacular Meryl Streep as Jane Adler, the single mom of grown children and a successful chef, smokes pot …