Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

The Devotee Who Tried Unsuccessfully to Change

It is easy for a man to go down a deep, gradually descending subway, but when he tries to climb back out, he finds resistance.

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

The Miracle of Forgiveness

Why forgive one who wrongs you? Because the desire for vengeance is a karmic cage that imprisons both individuals and cultures into enduring suffering.

Clarity Magazine, Divine Love

Ibu Maluku: The Story of Jeanne van Diejen

In his book, Ibu Maluku, Ron shares with us an account of the courage, selflessness and devotion of Jeanne van Diejen, a woman of deep faith who always placed the needs of other before her own.

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

How to Acquire Initiative

Initiative is the creative faculty within you, a spark of the Infinite Creator. Always strive to play your part well, and realize that the infinite power of Spirit is with you.

Clarity Magazine, Overcoming Challenging Karma, Spiritual Growth

The Unshakeable Determination of Teresa of Avila

Teresa yearned for a life of solitude, absorbed in divine communion, but her calling was to lead the reform of the Carmelite Order.

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

“Bharat! Wake Up!”

In the late ’80s I was driving home one night after giving a program in Sacramento, when Paramhansa Yogananda saved my life.

Clarity Magazine, Coping with Loss, Overcoming Challenging Karma, Spiritual Growth

“Death Is Joy!”

“Celebrate!” those were Bella’s last words to her husband and sister before she passed away.

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

The $300,000 Whistle

The Living Wisdom School at Ananda Village had been in existence for about a year when something occurred that many people considered a miracle.

Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth

Why the Rich Man Became Poor and the Poor Man Became Rich

Mr. Sham often said: “Mr. Honest, look here, if you will forsake all religious and metaphysical nuttiness, I will give you a financial start and you will then attract riches and friends.”