Being in nature is where I’ve always felt most comfortable and at home. I also appreciate a snug house and a warm stove on a cold, rainy night. But if the weather is agreeable and I have the opportunity to be outside, then that would always be my first choice. Perhaps you feel the same way? Have you ever wondered … Read More
How to Become a Spiritually Liberated Woman
Years ago I was giving a tour of Ananda Village when a woman on the tour asked me if Ananda had formed a “Women’s Liberation Group” here. “Oh yes!” I replied. “We meet once a week!” She was pleased and went on to ask: “And what are the topics of discussion at your meetings?” The answer was surprising to her: … Read More
Ananda – Texas Style
April 17-21 of this year, 2008, I was blessed to return to my “ole stompin’ grounds, deep in the heart ‘o Texas.’” Actually what that means, ya’ll, when translated out of Texan into Amurrrri-can, is that I flew to out Dallas to give classes and get-togethers at the Ananda Dallas Center. My flight was over 5 hours late due to … Read More
Saturated With Auyrvedic Oils And Loving It!
Earlier this year, I took a 17-day (Feb. 10 -27, 2008) trip to Kerala, South India, specifically to an Ayurvedic Health Resort called Somatheeram (translation “Moon-Seashore”). This trip was sponsored by Ananda’s Expanding Light Yoga and Meditation Retreat near Nevada City, California and led by Gyandev and Diksha McCord—it was their third year to take folks on this healing retreat, … Read More
Understanding Auras
There is much more to be “seen” than what our physical eyes can perceive. Visible light, which includes all the colors of the rainbow, occupies only a very small section of the electromagnetic spectrum.
It Was A Dark And Stormy Night
Or, “What Happened At Our House During the Big Storm.” The short version A huge oak tree fell on our dome-home at noon on Friday in the middle of a large windstorm. We were at home, but not hurt. We have quite a bit of damage to the dome, but we have received tons of help on every level and … Read More
Sweet Seclusion
Paramhansa Yogananda says in an article written in 1923: The week should be allotted to work, amusement, and spiritual culture—five days for money-making, one day for rest and amusement, and one day for introspection and inner realization. There probably isn’t too much question about working: most of us don’t have much choice about it. Rest and amusement are often too … Read More
Are Dreams Important?
There are many theories as to why we dream, but rarely does any scholar or scientist dare give a definitive opinion. Paramhansa Yogananda, however, did dare to say: “I know exactly why and how we dream.”
East Meets West in India: A Pilgrim’s Journey
For many years, I had a strong desire to visit the homeland of my gurus and meditate in their holy shrines. The pilgrimage for me was a homecoming, both inwardly and outwardly.
Fiery Self-Control
On the spiritual path we need fiery self-control. In everything that you do, do it with fire! Do it with energy!