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Spirituality+ Mysticism

The Waiting Phase

The Waiting Phase

There are clocks beyond the hands of our human made clocks. There, time has its own timing; unclockable, unstrikable by us. Within this inner understanding and acceptance, we fall into a patience of rhythm, within it trust and within us the inner knowing, a wisdom …

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Focal Length, and The Unique Creative Self

Focal Length, and The Unique Creative Self

Talents belong to the realm of grace; and are gifts given to us to be shared, expressed and used for others. And when we share them, we dance for others, so that they too are inspired to dance in their own unique ways. When we write a poem, we dance. When we cook, we dance. When we embody love through our hands, lips and gestures, we dance …

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Upaya, Skillful Means

Upaya, Skillful Means

If you know water, we’ll take the water pathways, listen to the pulling of the tides, and may swim across the lake to get to the other side. If you are a climber, we’ll take the mountain way, and there, eagles may guide us when we look up …

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Why Esoteric Knowledge is Hidden

Why Esoteric Knowledge is Hidden

A hurdle often faced in modern spirituality is profaning of the teachings and mysteries. Why was esoteric knowledge, what are the levels of initiation, and what are the problems of misunderstanding spiritual concepts, let’s dive in today to discuss this important topic …

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Essence, Energy and the Holy Mystery

Essence, Energy and the Holy Mystery

… A flower knows the sun because it blooms. Human skin knows the sun as it touches us in warmth. Water knows the sun as it boils, and then tea also experiences the sun. Ice melts knowing the sun, and water nourishes the earth, and so earth too comes to know the sun. But the flower is not the sun. Let’s dive into Eastern Orthodoxy and mysticism to learn about the important distinction between divine essence and energy …

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Six Beautiful Insights from a Monk

Six Beautiful Insights from a Monk

Today we talk about the essence of things, the meaning of things, the beauty of things, as I share with you some insights that I’ve gathered from my experience and learning, as well as my interactions with Christian Orthodox monks, that we can all apply towards both our personal and romantic relationships in order to live a more harmonious and fulfilling life …

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