Spiritual Growth

EFL: Education for a Lifetime

Swami Kriyananda’s book Education for Life (EFL) is a gift to us all. It has inspired so many and continues to inspire me to make inquiries about the essence of true education through universal scientific yogic principles. True Education for a Lifetime Is Self-Education One chapter in the EFL book, “True Education is Self-Education” (Chapter 10) inspired me to go deeper … Read More

Spiritual Growth

Change Me

“Better change your ways, for I hate the things you do!” A very familiar statement indeed, expressing disapproval over something we don’t like in someone. Many even lament about existing situations in life and expect them to change, without ever pondering at one’s own deficiencies that may actually need correction. Thinking of changing other people or situations, however, only reflects the … Read More

Spiritual Growth

Reflections on Inner Strength – Part Two

I was looking forward to going out of town for the New Year holidays. But before doing so, I needed a proper eye exam.  My vision had been bothering me for a few months now, but I was sure it was nothing to worry about.  Perhaps I needed glasses or, at worse, had cataracts. I picked a private hospital and … Read More

Spiritual Growth

The Dark Heart — Stages of the Heart, Part 1

Introduction The seed of Self-realization lies buried in man’s consciousness. It is the natural love of the heart, waiting to be awakened by man’s willingness to turn his attention within and seek connection with his own Spirit. It’s not necessarily an easy path to travel by; sometimes winding and uphill, other times straight and smooth; sometimes bright and tranquil, other … Read More