Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth, Thank You, God

What Should We Do When Life is Hard?

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

Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth

Creating a Better World

A few weeks ago an extraordinary event took place at Ananda Village. Some 30 students from the Living Wisdom High School performed Swami Kriyananda’s musical oratorio, Christ Lives: An Oratorio, which is filled with challenging solos and complex choral pieces. By the end of the evening there was hardly a dry eye in the house, as one student after another, … Read More

A Place Called Ananda, Divine Love, Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth

Being a devotee on your own

Since this is my first blog post, I guess I should start by introducing myself. My name is Gregor and I’m currently working as a researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence at a Computer Science Faculty. I live with my wife Tina and my 2 years old son Matija in Slovenia, a small country in the central Europe. As … Read More

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

Why Simple Living?

A luxurious material life is pleasing only to the eyes; few realize “what price material comforts.” Don’t be a slave to money or possessions. Learn to live simply, renouncing unnecessary “wants” and ever-increasing desires.

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality and Science

Putting God First: A Physician’s Journey

As devotees, the pitfall is to decide that we have only so much energy—and no more. Just when I think I’ve done everything I can do, Divine Mother often says, “But there’s so much more you can do,” and then shows me that’s true.

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

Three Key Attitudes for Difficult Times

Today many people are fearful for the future. How can we stay open and expansive in this time of uncertainty and turmoil? How do we remember that God is always supporting and guiding us?

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

Bringing God into Daily Life

A year after receiving Kriya Yoga initiation, I went through one of the most challenging times in my life as an attorney. I was appointed by the court to represent an emotionally disturbed woman whose teen-age daughter had been removed from her care.

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

The Courage To Live Superconsciously

How do you react when a test comes? You won’t be worthy of God if you try to run away from your difficulties. ”

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

Adversity as Opportunity

My son’s illness was a dramatic example of how adversity can remind us to call on God. I’ve come to see how valuable the difficult times are, and how we can embrace adversity as an impetus to remember to practice God’s presence.

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

Selections from: Do It Well*

Never lend money unless you can feel, in your heart, that you are giving the money away.