Don Quixote, considered one of the greatest books ever written (in the early 17th century) is about a fool on his tired horse, Rocinante. Writer, Miguel de Cervantes, never lets the reader rest, and challenges the reader's emotions to vacillate between comedy and tragedy, depending upon the timing of the reading. The reader is challenged … Continue reading Succinct Lessons from Don Quixote
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The Tao Te Ching
Note: The Tao Te Ching is every spiritual seeker's favorite due to its simplicity and resonance. One makes it spiritually when she becomes one with the tao, or the flow of life, or the now. By staying in the middle, one stays in the flow, as opposed to being out in the extremities or getting stuck … Continue reading The Tao Te Ching
Joseph Rodrigues Teaches Robert Collier Book
Today's post features a talk by Joseph Rodrigues from his excellent Youtube Channel which has almost 350,000 followers. The channel features subjects surrounding the teachings of Neville Goddard (1905-1972) and other mystics who taught similarly, that "you are the creator". This half-hour presentation is about the book, "The Universal Secret of the Ages", by Robert Collier. … Continue reading Joseph Rodrigues Teaches Robert Collier Book
A Spiritual Books List
The following list of books sparked my interest during a stay at the Snowmass Benedictine Retreat Center. After I checked out from my room, I spent time going through their entire library of books, noting the ones I thought I'd be drawn to at this stage of my journey. This list doesn't include those I've … Continue reading A Spiritual Books List
Inner Peace, from the Tao te Ching
Taoist ethics vary depending on the particular school, but in general tend to emphasise wu wei, which is defined as action without intention. Other key components in the philosophy of Taoism are naturalness, simplicity, and spontaneity. Its "Three Treasures" are compassion, frugality, and humility. Taoism receives inspiration from Nature and holds a high regard for … Continue reading Inner Peace, from the Tao te Ching
Listen to the I AM Discourses of Saint Germain Here
There is an enthusiastic following of St Germain, and the I AM Discourses of St Germain resonate with many who have had STE's (spiritually transformative experiences). The term "I AM" is a reference to the ancient Sanskrit mantra "So Ham", meaning "I Am that I Am". Saint Germain's I AM movement followers believe the following: … Continue reading Listen to the I AM Discourses of Saint Germain Here
A Reading List of Books Spotted at the Snowmass Benedictine Library
The following list of books sparked my interest during a stay at the Snowmass Benedictine Retreat Center. After I checked out from my room, I spent enough time to peruse their entire library of books, noting the ones I thought I'd be drawn to at this stage of my journey. This list doesn't include … Continue reading A Reading List of Books Spotted at the Snowmass Benedictine Library
