Divine courage comes from living in the awareness of God’s presence within, and the realization that He is the sole Reality.
Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth
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Lives of Courage
Lives of Courage
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Book and Movie Recommendations
For your leisure-time reading and viewing, Clarity Magazine recommends the following books and movies.
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community
The Joy of Living in Community: An Interview with Melody West
Q: What inspired you to come live here? A: I’d never seen anywhere else a large amount of people dedicating their lives to God. I saw the results happening here that I had longed for in my own life. I could see the joy in their eyes and in their lifestyles and attitudes. For the first time I had some good role … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Divine Love
The Power of Prayer and a Flow of Grace
I got sick recently and was slowly losing my voice. As a singer in the LA Joy Singers quartet I was starting to get a little concerned as I saw an important concert approaching. We had planned an interfaith event called “Unity through Music”. We had invited members of other churches and spiritual groups for a free dinner and elegant … Read More
News About Ananda
Economic Collapse — A Solution
Swami Kriyananda reading from his new article Economic Collapse — A Solution: Chapter One The best way to solve any problem is to reduce it to its lowest common denominator. The electron is the key to the universe. Even so, the key to society lies in the individual family unit — indeed, ultimately, in the individual as a representative of … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth
“Never despair, joy’s everywhere…”
“…love can befriend you today.” This lovely excerpt from Swami Kriyananda’s song, Life Is a Dream, comes to mind often in these times of difficulty. My wife lost her job this past summer, and making ends meet has become more of a struggle. We are both faced with the daily challenge of keeping our energy high and fighting off the … Read More
Daily Meditator, Meditation
Let Nothing Disturb Thee: Dive into the Sea of Spirit
Dear Meditator, Years ago in Hawaii I had an experience at the ocean that beautifully illustrated the power of meditation and the guru. While vacationing on the island of Kauai, I went to a beach to swim with a few friends. There I saw sets of ten-foot waves crashing along the shore. It seemed impossible to get through the high, … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Growth
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” -Holy Bible, Ecclesiastes, 3:1-8
I do not know how many times I have taken birth. I also don’t know whether in my previous birth I was in some way associated with Master. But I wish to share here that when the right time comes, God swings his magic wand and drops the ripened fruit of our karma which changes our perception of life. Since … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community
Dedication Weekend for Ananda Laurelwood
Editor’s note (2019): the center and retreat at Laurelwood has moved out of the hands of Ananda after many years. We wish it the best in the next phase of its life! Workers were out all over the property when we arrived on Saturday. Building a chicken coop, raising fence around garden, hauling trash, building an altar, cleaning, installing windows, … Read More
