We have so much to be thankful for. We are living in a golden time, rich with Master’s grace and blessings—a time when we can really make great gains in our quest for God. We all know the state of the economy. It’s not always easy to give with the obligation of our current financial responsibilities. Give anyway. God knows … Read More
What is the Secret of Happiness?
Last year, Swami Kriyananda was asked the question: What is the secret of happiness? “The most important secret of happiness is self-offering to God. When you can offer yourself to God, and claim nothing for yourself, you find you’re always happy. Happiness is when the joy of God can sing though you. That happiness comes from giving your life to … Read More
God Will Take Care of Us
Dear Friend, From a fellow tither: “I have been looking for jobs since November but couldn’t I find anything. Three weeks ago, I donated half of my first unemployment benefit check to Ananda. Two weeks later, I got the first temporary job since November, ‘Thank you, Master.’” She just got a permanent job. Developing faith that God will take care … Read More
How Can I Have More Faith in God?
Dear Friend, This past summer, Swami Kriyananda videotaped the answers to hundred’s of spiritual questions. One question asked was, “how can I have more faith in God?” Swami gave a beautiful answer that I have paraphrased below: “Strive towards this attitude: whether I’m poor or in the lap of abundance and prosperity, I am irrevocably Yours, God. If you have … Read More
The Man Behind the Camera
I first came to Ananda Village in the fall of 1979 for a vacation. I had been practicing hatha yoga for about 6 years, and I really wanted to learn how to meditate.
I had a great longing for “something more” in my life, and I knew I could find it within …
Generosity of the Heart
My first role model in learning how to give was my father. He donated money to charities and would unhesitatingly give away anything he wasn’t using.