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ARTArticleVital Forces and Spiritual Forces and the Evolution of ConsciousnessVital Forces and Spiritual Forces and the Evolution of Consciousnessr Posted on January 8, 2026r ARTArticleVital Impatience and a Hurried Effort Are Obstacles to the Transformation of the Human InstrumentThe vital ego is impatient. It wants to keep pressing on regardless of the impact on the body or the mind, or even its own native energy. It wants to get somewhere and begrudges the journey and the time and the waypoints along the path. It believes that haste will achieve the goal sooner, while in fact, it usually sets the achievement further away, due to the inevitable breakdowns, and the very energy that is circulating, which does not permit the Divine Force to act in its own way and its own time to carry out the complex, detailed and enormous task of transformation of human nature.ARTArticleWe Tend to Take Ourselves Too SeriouslySeriously, we get all wound up about things that have no real significance in the larger picture of life. Whether it is someone cutting in front of us in a queue or on the road, or whether someone says something about us which we do not like, we tend to get revved up and stew on what happened. In issues that have some relevance to our daily lives, we become even more fixated on what we desire to see happen. And if we turn to politics, religion or economic theory, we are in many cases ready to kill to uphold our favoured viewpoint.ARTArticleWeakness of Limitation or the Power of Omnipotence Depends on the Status of ConsciousnessWhen we are feeling weak or limited, we become unhappy, we react with frustration and are discontented with our lot. We feel in many cases oppressed by circumstances. We can become depressed if things are not going the way we expect or want them to go. We can become angry with ourselves, with others, with circumstances, with a general lack of what we desire to see or achieve.ARTArticleWeaknesses of the Vital Nature That Impede the Practice of the Integral YogaSri Aurobindo describes three conditions that can derail the practice of integral yoga. Each of the three represent a form of weakness of the vital nature. The normal vital nature craves excitement and seeks new experiences all the time. The transformation of human nature, however, involves efforts that may seem endless and repetitive as the habits and embedded ‘grooves’ in the being are not changed quickly.ARTArticleWhat Actually Is Spirituality?We speak of ‘spirituality’ and we have a conception in our minds about what it actually is. We vaguely sense that it encompasses a devotion and focus on something other than our daily exte al life and relationships. Many people state that they are ‘spiritual, not religious’. We sometimes conceive of it as a deep devotional sense in our being. Others may conceive of it as the ability to put aside all worldly conce s and cares and focus one-pointed attention on the Infinite, by whatever name, and in whatever form, we may conceive of the Infinite.ARTArticleWhat If?I am often bereft of words to explain the many deeply transcendent spiritual experiences I have had over the last ten years. I say bereft, because I cannot speak about what is conceptless, beyond human language, and formless. The best I can do is share inspirational stories and weave mystical imagery never knowing if I will trigger the deep inner wisdom of the one consciousness free of illusion that resides within each of us.ARTArticleWhat is a Spiritual Warrior?In light of the recent events that took place in the sweat lodge in Sedona with James Arthur Ray, I think it’s a good time to talk about what it means to be a spiritual warrior. As a spiritual warrior we learn to change our perspective from being mind-body focused and ego-identified to becoming aligned with the life-force-spiritual-nature that we all are.ARTArticleWhat is so Different about Astrology all of a Sudden?What’s So Different about Astrology All of a Sudden?All of a sudden there are tweets and Face Book posts about how astrology has changed and how it affects our personal horoscopes. The dates are different and that moves people from one sign to another. How on earth is this going to affect us? An astronomer named Kunkle claims that the rotation of the earth and the sun has slowly changed the signs. It is supposed to have happened over the eons. All of a sudden,the dates are totally changed. The dates for the signs have changed and a new sign has been added. November 29 – December 17.ARTArticleWhat Spirit Speaks- Part 1What Spirit Speaks ARTArticleWhat Spirit Speaks- Part 2What Spirit Speaks- Part 2 (Continuation from Part 1, found elsewhere on this site.) 8)There are two responses to all situations: that of love and that of fear (and their corresponding attributes). Love is assuredness, comfort, compassion, courage, strength, giving, etc… Fear’s minions are greed, jealousy, insecurity, anger, hoarding, etc…. Boil down any reaction and you will find either the face of love or the face of fear staring back at you.ARTArticleWhat Your Dreams May Mean - Some Huna HelpDream – the word is both a noun and a verb. This life, for some, is simply another dream you wake to. And this is found in the Huna, explained by Serge Kahili King through his "Mastering Your Hidden Self." And this can change any conventional idea of what your or my dreams may mean. While that gives us some improved workability, it also has drawbacks.ARTArticleWhere Do Desires Come From?We feel a desire and try to fulfil it. It may be a desire or craving for some type of food or drink, or for a particular object of material enjoyment, or it may be a sexual desire, or a desire for companionship, excitement, or any other vital drive that wells up in us. In some cases we try to satisfy that desire. In other cases, we determine we would like to rid ourselves of that desire, not fulfill it, and be at peace without whatever it is that we crave.ARTArticleWho Gets Saved If a Meteor Hits Earth? Conspiracy TheoryThey say Man plans; God laughs. I am pretty sure it could also read Man plans; the Government laughs. I just finished watching one of my favorite shows: Jesse Ventura; conspiracy Theories. He just did a great show about the possibility of a giant asteroid or meteor hitting earth and destroying civilization as we know it.ARTArticleWhy a Spiritual Seeker Should Not Just ‘Go With the Flow’We frequently hear the advice that we could have much more peace and satisfaction in our lives if we were not always trying to ‘manage’ things. We are encouraged to just ‘go with the flow’. Even spiritual seekers are frequently asked to let the ‘force’ work without interference from our mind or vital being. At the same time, we are asked to exercise insight and discrimination to monitor the forces that are at work trying to move us, and to not accept whatever happens to come along. Not every force aids the sadhana. … some of them actually inhibit or distract from the spiritual pursuit.ARTArticleWhy all of the suffering?As a child i always seemed to be very sensitive to the issues of the world. My brothers and sisters would find me crying my eyes out, while watching a program on TV. They would wonder what was up with me. Why were things affecting me so deeply. Back then i didn't know where the emotions were coming from. All i knew, was that i felt things more deeply than most people.ARTArticleWhy Spiritual Workshops WorkLive workshops are a great way for spiritual practitioners to share their gifts with the world. Why? Because they're easy (trust me), they're inexpensive to host, and they're a heck of a lot of fun! Another plus... you'll meet the coolest people ever. Your workshop guests may become your clients or your friends, or they may leave your workshop with one big "a-ha" moment that changes their lives forever. Here are 3 reasons I LOVE hosting workshops... rn#1: Spiritual workshops raise awareness about what you do.ARTArticleWielding the Torch of Perfect Sincerity — the Way of Realisation on the Spiritual PathSome years ago, there was a movie coming out of Hollywood that was based on the premise that someone was ‘cursed’ with having to tell the truth at all times. The premise was developed as a comedy with the idea that rather than using flattering terms or avoiding any harsh statements, the individual would blurt out whatever thought or feeling occurred to him inwardly. The person involved was an atto ey who had to defend clients in Court and thus, the comedic plot was thickened even further.ARTArticleWisdom of Banana YoshimotoBanana Yoshimoto (born July 24th 1964) is the pen name of Japanese writer Mahoko Yoshimoto. She began her writing career while working as a waitress in 1987. Her debut work, Kitchen had over 60 printings in Japan alone. Two film adaptations were produced from the book. Her works include twelve novels and seven collections of essays, all of which have sold over six million copies worldwide. She writes about love and friendship, home and family, and the influence of loss on the human spirit. Below we include some words of wisdom by Banana Yoshimoto.ARTArticleWisdom of Bram StokerAbraham Stoker (November 8th,1847 – April 20th, 1912), known by his pen name Bram Stoker was the Irish author of Dracula, published in 1897. He became regarded by many as the father of vampire fiction. Stoker wrote twelve mystery and horror novels. Dracula was one of the best-selling works of vampire fiction since the early 20th century and Count Dracula is one of the well-known fictional figures of the Victorian era. There have been more than 700 adaptations of the character.ARTArticleWisdom of Dante AlighieriDante Alighieri (May 1265 – September 14, 1321), was an Italian philosopher, poet, and writer. He was influential in establishing Italy’s literature and is considered one of the world’s greatest literary legends. He is most known for his portrayals of Heaven and Hell. Below we list some words of wisdom from Dante Alighieri. “Astrology, the noblest of sciences.” “I am made of God, through his Grace. Such that your misery touches me not, Nor does flame of that burning assail me.” “Fate's arrow, when expected, travels slow.” “The path to paradise begins in hell.”ARTArticleWisdom of DemocritusDemocritus (â460 – 370 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher from Abdera. He is famous for an atomic theory of the universe. Democritus wrote extensively on many subjects including poetry, military tactics, harmony, and Babylonian theology. His original work didn’t survive, but many second-hand references come from Aristotle, who saw him as an important figure in natural philosophy. He was known as the ‘laughing philosopher’ because of his emphasis on the importance of cheerfulness. Below we list some words of wisdom from Democritus.ARTArticleWisdom of Francis Scott Key FitzgeraldFrancis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24th, 1896 – December 21st, 1940), known as F. Scott Fitzgerald or Scott Fitzgerald, was an American novelist. He is most known for his novels about the excess of the Jazz Age. When Fitzgerald died, he and the critics who knew his work thought it was a failure. His New York Times obituary deemed his work forever tied to an era "when gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession".ARTArticleWisdom of Franz KafkaFranz Kafka (July 3rd, 1883 – June 3rd, 1924) was a Jewish Czech writer and novelist born in Prague. He is widely regarded as a major figure of 20th-century literature. His best-known works include the novella The Metamorphosis (1915) and the novels The Trial (1924) and The Castle (1926). He trained as a lawyer but he felt that his true vocation was writing. Only a minority of his works were published and received little attention during his life. He died relatively unknown in 1924 of tuberculosis, aged 40.ARTArticleWisdom of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich HegelGeorg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (August 27th, 1770 – November 14th, 1831) was a German philosopher and an important voice of German idealism and 19th-century philosophy. He wrote about the philosophical side of many contemporary topics, including metaphysics, art, history, politics, and religion. He is famous for The Phenomenology of Spirit, The Science of Logic, and University of Berlin lectures on subjects from his Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences. Below we list some words of wisdom from Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel.ARTArticleWisdom of HeraclitusHeraclitus (500 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher. He influenced ancient and modern Western philosophy, through Plato, Hegel, Aristotle, Heidegger, and others. The main ideas of his philosophy are the unity of opposites and the concept of change. Below we list some words of wisdom from Heraclitus. "Wisdom consists in speaking and acting the truth." "What sense or thought do they have? They follow the popular singers, and they take the crowd as their teacher." "There is nothing permanent except change."ARTArticleWisdom of HesiodHesiod (circa 1200 BC), was an ancient Greek poet whose works are among the earliest surviving examples of Greek literature. He is best known for two major poems: Works and Days, offering practical advice on farming and morality, and Theogony, a cosmological epic detailing the origins of the gods and the universe. Hesiod’s writings reflect a conce for justice, order, and the human condition. Below we list some words of wisdom from Hesiod. “Do not seek evil gains; evil gains are the equivalent of disaster.”ARTArticleWisdom of Italo CalvinoItalo Calvino (October 15, 1923 – September 19, 1985) was an Italian novelist, short-story writer, and essayist whose imaginative and intellectually playful works reshaped modern literature. His masterpieces include Invisible Cities, If on a winter’s night a traveler, The Baron in the Trees, and Cosmicomics. Calvino blended fantasy, philosophy, and linguistic precision to explore the nature of storytelling, memory, and human experience. A master of fable and metafiction, he remains one of the most beloved and influential voices of 20th-century literature.ARTArticleWisdom of Italo CalvinoItalo Calvino (October 15, 1923 – September 19, 1985) was an Italian novelist, short-story writer, and essayist whose imaginative and intellectually playful works reshaped modern literature. His masterpieces include Invisible Cities, If on a winter’s night a traveler, The Baron in the Trees, and Cosmicomics. Calvino blended fantasy, philosophy, and linguistic precision to explore the nature of storytelling, memory, and human experience. A master of fable and metafiction, he remains one of the most beloved and influential voices of 20th-century literature.ARTArticleWisdom of Jacques DerridaJacques Derrida (July 15th,1930 – October 9th, 2004) was a French Algerian philosopher and author of over 40 books and hundreds of essays. He significantly influenced philosophy, sociolinguistics, music, literature, architecture, applied linguistics, political theory, law, psychoanalysis, anthropology, and historiography. Below we list some words of wisdom from Jacques Derrida. "If things were simple, word would have gotten around." "Who ever said that one was born just once?" "We are all mediators, translators."

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