Religion: Foundation For Spiritual Learning

Q:  What purpose does organized religion as we know it serve? Religion is a structure through which spiritual learning can begin.  As the traveler advances, spiritual learning may take place outside of a religious context. Spiritual experience is the natural extension of religious inquiry; the great religions were created to be vehicles, for people to […]

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Snail’s View

Two snails were having a race up a rock.  The first snail said, “I’m the fastest creature who ever lived.  No one has ever been faster!” The second snail thought, as he raced up the rock, “If I can keep-up with this fellow, then, I too will be the fastest creature who ever lived.” After […]

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Frightened of Self

Turtle was pacing up and down the floor, mumbling to self, “Who am I? Who is the real Turtle?” Turtle proceeded to do this for hours. Finally Turtle’s pacing brought him before the mirror which stood in the far corner of his burrow. When Turtle looked up and saw his own reflection in the mirror, he […]

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Dandelion Sisters

Once there was a dandelion that had 3 beautiful, yellow children.  These sisters used to play in the wind together and were known across the meadow for their sweet fragrance and striking color.  One morning as the 3 sisters opened to the sun, the appearance of one of the flowers was changed. Its blossom, although […]

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Happiness #2

Traveler:  And the traveler sat before the Master and questioned, “Happiness is a transitory thing. It is as elusive as a spring day in winter. One moment I am laughing and the next sad. Master tell me what I must do to balance myself and find lasting happiness?” Master:    And the Master sat, with eyes […]

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Happiness #1

Happiness is an emotional state and for the most part comes and goes. Also it is an emotional state which can be learned and refined. Often we make ourselves unhappy by replaying, in our mind, those things we consider distasteful. When something happens that is painful, usually, it is over in a matter of moments.  […]

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Three Voices

Ego Says:             I must have this! Mind Says:          I can list 10 reasons                               Why it should be mine! Soul Says:            Be still greedy one.                               We know what you need. O spiritual traveler, consider well the voices in your head/consciousness; each serves a purpose, useful in its own way. Listen to the many sides of self, […]

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A Call To Hearts

When are we going to stop thinking in terms of religion, country, tribe, town, neighborhood, planet, business and I. When will we begin to think in terms of humanity and helping all people reach higher? Yes. It is natural to think about self, but when are we going to start thinking about and helping others? […]

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Religious Form: Internal & External Reality

Traveler:  Speak to me of the great religions, and why each states their Path is the only Way.  In the past, religious differences have led to wars, killing and fighting.  Why is this?  Master: On an inner level, your religion is One Religion. Each religion is an aspect of the Divine. Like light as it […]

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Can Two Things, Seemingly Different, Be True At The Same Time?

Yes. Have you ever gotten into a discussion with your significant other where both were at polar opposites? For example one wishes to paint the house and the other does not. In this situation, we are not considering if the house needs paint, to what degree and by which standard but simply if the people […]

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Divine Friction

Master: Clapping his hands, the Master called to the Traveler, “Now awake from the slumber which has been your life and ask me the questions that fill your mind?” Traveler: Slowly opening his eyes, trying to acclimate to the world of forms, the traveler queried, “Master, I know you have spoken about the meaning of […]

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