We completed Chapter 13 – Understanding the Simple Laws of Life – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen. Then Chris discussed the book The Power of NOW. Topics included: You are not your mind, and the proof is that you can observe your mind…..so…who is doing the observing??? Also, emotions are somewhere between/connecting your […]

We began Chapter 13 – Understanding the Simple Laws of Life – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen. Then Chris told a story of a farmer who utilized blessings to create something beautiful. The conversation switched to Pain – how the soul uses it to learn, why accepting Pain helps us immensely, and how […]

First Chris expressed Gratitude to all of life, and then mentioned a few of his weekend activities including the movie he saw on Saturday. The we read Chapter 12 – Standing Alone – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen. Outstanding! Then Chris discussed the focus and determination which make up the ‘Eye of the […]

Completed Chapter 11 – Solitude – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen. …wonderful. Chris mentioned how our individual physical body is a vehicle, and how we’re going to vacate it at death. The body may die but WE don’t die 😉 Therefor we should maintain our vehicle to ensure it takes us from here […]

First Chris underscored the danger of getting stuck in a rut when it comes to your spiritual practice, as in NOT putting your heart into it and becoming merely mechanical, etc. The we started Chapter 11 – Solitude – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen 🙂 Then Chris discusses the Will, its importance on […]

Completed Chapter 10 – Silentness – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen 🙂 Then Chris read two entries from 365 Tao, one titled Uncarved, which he forgot to read during yesterdays Clean Slate segment, and the other was Focus, which hinted at the focus we should give to our meditation in terms of natural, clean […]

Started Chapter 10 – Silentness – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen. Amazing chapter… Then Chris discussed starting afresh with a clean slate. Each of us has been subconsciously and profoundly influenced by our upbringing and our culture, and much of this “conditioning” has to be cleaned off if we want to progress spiritually. […]

Read Chapter 9 – Abiding Joy – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen 🙂 Then we discussed the famous quantum physics Two-Hole Experiment in terms everyone can understand. The consciousness of the scientist CHANGES his experiment….drastically!!! Translation for everyday life: Each individual changes and effects ALL of his or her situations and circumstances just […]

Completed Chapter 8 – Seeing No Evil – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen. Simply powerful. Chris mentioned The Middle Path, which is encouraged by all saints and mystics. Moderation, no extremes. Anything in excess is bad for us – even good things like medicine. Also relayed a quote from Ken Kostyra’s father, the […]

Began with a message for those who feel they have strayed from the spiritual path. Then we continued Chapter 8 – Seeing No Evil – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen. Then Chris talked about Interior-izing yourself, with the help of our caller, Satya! We discussed pausing and practicing mindfulness during mundane activities (like […]