Guru-Disciple Relationship, Meditation, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practice

How Meditation Changed My Life

by Pepper Bobadilla

To meditate a short time with depth is better than to meditate for long hours with the mind running wild.” – Paramhansa Yogananda I heard about meditation for the first time from my aunt. She might have suggested it because it seemed necessary. During those times, I certainly needed guidance but at the same time, I didn’t know I needed … Read More

Daily Meditator, Spiritual Growth

Meditation: Chore or Privilege?

by Kalidas Hansen

I must admit that meditation has not been easy for me lately. I have so many things calling for my attention including the daily priorities of family life, longer-term goals, creative projects, and of course, spontaneous desires. It has been almost impossible to keep still long enough to go deeper in meditation. I was humorously sharing with a friend recently … Read More

Spiritual Growth

Fifth Chakra Challenges

by Nayaswami Savitri

Recently a fellow disciple asked me, “What should we do when we feel restless, spiritually dry, out of tune, or when we feel strongly drawn back into worldly desires?” I will discuss in this article what I did when these kinds of feelings first ambushed me and also, what others have done when finding themselves in similar situations. For I … Read More