CATEGORIES

Inner Dimensions

Artist BRONWYN CALEY speaks with ROSALIND PEARMAIN about her work and her philosophy of life, and shares some of her paintings.

European Youth At Heartfulness Headquarters

ALESSANDRA VEGLIA is a second year student from the University of Trieste, Italy. She is doing a Master’s Degree in Diplomacy and Development Cooperation, and is currently doing an internship at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the Heartfulness Center near Hyderabad in India, as part of her degree. She has been interacting with other visiting fellows and interns from around the world, who are currently also training and volunteering in various capacities in the campus, and took this opportunity to interview them.

A User's Guide To Living

Daaji introduces us to a user’s guide to daily living and human transformation. This series is based on a book written more than 75 years ago, by Ram Chandra, called Commentary on the Ten Maxims of Sahaj Marg, which is entirely relevant for anyone wishing to evolve to their highest potential in today’s world.

Part 2 - Where History Intersects With Myth

Ashwin Sanghi is an Indian author in the intersecting genre of mythology, fiction and thriller. In this second part of his interview with Rudy Singh, he speaks about mythology, history, his approach to writing and his upcoming books. Ashwin continues the conversation from where he left off.

Focus - Do We Understand Each Other?

Listening is about being present, not just about being quiet.

Weight of the World

I stood near the railing of the ferry as it skimmed over Lake Erie toward the small island of Put-in-Bay.

The Toothache

The pain was sharp and sudden.

Heavenly Scent

It was a Saturday afternoon.

Gigi

I drove slowly back from the store, content to go below the speed limit.

Garage Sale Treasure

“Please help, Mom,” I whispered.

Helping Hands

I sat on the bed with a handful of my mother’s drugs. Little white pills cupped in my 12-year-old hand.

News From Around Our Wonderful World

West Deptford Township, New Jersey Some of Austin Schwarz’s favorite childhood memories were spent on his dad’s fishing boat.

TRUE KNOWLEDGE AND INACCURATE KNOWLEDGE

The capacities of the mind are like rays of light; when they are concentrated they illuminate, resulting in direct perception. In most people, however, the faculty of direct perception remains unused, lying dormant, waiting to be switched on. This knowing through higher wisdom and revelation comes very naturally in the state of inner balance, or Samadhi, as a result of meditation.

IMAGINATION

Now let’s explore the third vritti, vikalpa, which means “imagination” or “fantasy.”

Modern love

A mother and daughter find an old-time craft and a newfangled way to keep in touch

The call that changed my life

Nothing could bring back my son, but couldn’t God somehow make him feel more alive to me?

Lady in white

Her scarf blew in the air like a giant wing

WHO WAS Saint Valentine?

The legends and traditions of the love we celebrate on February 14

Give Me a Break

Living with my disabilities was one thing, but to still be living at home with my parents? Ugh

The Christmas Angel

We found hope in a secondhand store

AT A CROSSROADS

Sometimes the right direction isn’t as clearly marked as you might like

Good Gifts

It is the time of year we talk about gifts. God gave His Son.

Coaching Pastors And Ministry Leaders

Have you ever been stuck? You could not hurdle your obstacle, or come through in the clutch? The desire was there, but you were not able to achieve your goals.

A Word From My Daughter

I wish it had not been my daughter. You see, the moment I tell you that this story involves my daughter, you will read it and think, “He’s embellishing that.”

A Carol Story For Christmas

I grew up on a farm in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

On The Road

I stuck my thumb out into the biting wind. I was somewhere in Utah, trying to hitch a ride as the daylight faded. It was bitterly cold and beginning to snow. I had on a coat and the combat boots I’d worn in Vietnam. But not much else to protect me from the late spring snowstorm.

Found Mystic: Thomas Traherne

London, 1896. A dusty old bookstall overflows with piles of tomes and manuscripts.

Lost Trail Road

The truck bumped and jolted as we drove up the steep gravel road through a dense green forest.

Flowers For Anna Jean

It was my day off, and I was on my way to visit Mom. It had been a while, and I was looking forward to seeing her. Driving the familiar highway, I passed a turnoff and thought, That’s the road to Anna Jean’s.

Q&A Dr. Charity Virkler Kayembe

A DREAM EXPERT AND AUTHOR ANSWERS OUR MOST PRESSING QUESTIONS.