When I stayed at Monastery of Christ in the Desert recently, the word "silence" took on a new meaning. It was cold. There was quiet. People ate in silence. My room was silent. The cold was extra-silent. After evening vespers, and the Nature walk back to my room, with a dark night sky, and darkness … Continue reading Depth of Silence and Retreat Tips from a Benedictine Monastery
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Do Crystals Have Power?
Most of my relatives and friends are materialists so I am careful what I say but I'm also OK with that because I believe our job here is to participate in the real world at the ground level first and foremost. Always remember that the fifth and final Zen master's level is to come down … Continue reading Do Crystals Have Power?
Gregg Braden Method for Heart Brain Channel Opening
As we live our lives, many of us have stored energies that block connections to our hearts. If we do a dedicated meditation practice of, perhaps, 30 minutes twice a day, the process of emptying will gradually release these blocks, or stored feelings. Spiritual power is enabled when we succeed in opening the heart, in … Continue reading Gregg Braden Method for Heart Brain Channel Opening
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