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A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community
Easter Messages from Yogananda: “Be a Fast-Footed Bunny!”
Easter has always been my favorite holiday. How about you? For me it always feels very inspiring — like a dynamic resurrection from the inertia brought on by the cold of winter. As the plants and animals all around me start to bud, grow, or awaken, I feel like leaping and dancing through the green meadows (and sometimes I do!). … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Growth
Writing a Spiritual Novel
It’s time to reveal my secret to a larger circle of friends — that is, whoever might be taking the time to read this blog. I’ve not told many folks about what I’ve been doing in my spare time lately, but I think it’s OK to say more about it now. For the past two and a half years, I … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community
Two Nayaswami in Chicago
On the weekend of November 5 – 7, 2010, Nayaswami Anaashini Alzate and I traveled from Ananda Village to Chicago to participate in a weekend of programs at the beautiful Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago. This unusual invitation came about through friends of mine, Elizabeth Davenport and Anne Benvenuti. Anne and Elizabeth are both Episcopal priests. Elizabeth is … Read More
Clarity Magazine, Daily Life
Relationships: God’s Great Gift to Us
The marriage relationship is usually the focal point of the greatest tests a person faces, whether it’s wanting a relationship but not having it, or being in a relationship that’s not working out.
A Place Called Ananda, Meditation, Parenting and Education
More Meditation Teachers Needed!
My blog this time is going to be a fairly shameless effort on my part to convince you that you need to take the Ananda Meditation Teacher Training Course. The next one starts June 18th. It is 9 days long: a week plus two weekends on both ends. Wait, wait, don’t go away! I’m guessing you’ve thought about this before … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Health and Healing, Spiritual Growth
Self-Esteem Issues, Anyone?
It’s a little hard for me to understand why I have self-acceptance or self-esteem issues. I had a decent childhood, with no major abuse that I can remember. But certainly I’ve had this issue to deal with. And it certainly seems to me that this problem is epidemic in the world around me. I thought I’d share some things I’ve … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Growth
I Live Without Fear
Recently I was talking with a friend who is a counselor to many people. She mentioned that many of the folks she was working with seem to be extremely fearful, filled with anxiety for a variety of reasons, and thus mentally paralyzed and unable to move forward with their lives. She asked if I had any advice to give to … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Divine Love
Yogananda’s Latest Devotee: A Flowering Plant
I want to tell you about my friend, Sanandi Reardon, and her miracle plant. Sanandi and I have known each other for many years. She is a deeply devoted disciple and Kriyaban who lives in Carson City, Nevada. She is unable to visit Ananda that often, though she tries to come at least once a year. She’s always a bit … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Community
20 Ways to Spiritualize Christmas
The Christmas holiday Season can get pretty crazy. Everyone knows how it feels to be frantic, overtired, un-centered, or lonely at this time of year. This is too bad, because these Holidays can become true Holy-days and can be a time of greatest joy, if you are willing to make it so. Try a few of these suggestions—they may help! … Read More
