Art of Love
: dedicated to deepening our human connections, so that we lead more spiritually and emotionally fulfilling lives; by exploring the wisdom and secrets of our ancestors, and unveiling the beauty beyond the veil and within ourselves.
Spirituality, Esotericism + Mysticism
The Path of Bhakti, Devotion and Love
Devotion is the veil through which awareness shows its beautiful face …
Destined Love, the Interweaving between Necessity and Freedom
Necessity and freedom interweave in destiny …
The Mystic’s Path: Sanyasa, Asceticism and Renunciation
What is the meaning and purpose of the spiritual practice of renunciation as it relates to the mystic’s path …
The Art of Being, and the Monastic Teaching of the Lazy Day
The Buddhist practice of the lazy day teaches us the importance of being rather than doing, and through its practice we may find ourselves intentionally expanding our sense of presence and deepening of connections and love …
Wisdom Set in Snow
It’s a knowledge, it’s a wisdom and trust gained in snow; as winter shows us the timing and cycles of the land, the patience of rhythm, how all shapes even when we can’t yet see it, and what we’re made of …
Happy Orthodox Easter!
“The kingdom of God is inside you, and all around you, not in mansions of wood and stone. Split the wood, and I am here … lift the stone, and I am here; you will find me here, there, and always in your heart” …
The Hidden Potential Within You
You are a seed, you are the mighty tree, the beautiful fragrance of the blossom, and the sweetest apple …
The Poems of God
We are, as human beings, the poems of God …
The Ring of Venus
Rings and circles, sacred vows, pink fluffy handcuffs, copper mirrors and the petals of the sweet wild rose, let us talk today the language of Venus …
What Gratitude Really Means
Gratitude asks of us a certain kind of endurance, wisdom, heart, and courage; for it is a reflection of our inner state of being and the openness of our heart space and richness within …
The Path of the Mystic
Purity of heart, clarity of mind, sincerity in action …
On Presence, and Not Hurrying
Let’s talk today about the beauty, gift and spiritual importance of presence and not hurrying …