Monthly Archives: February 2011

What follows is the epilogue in Essence: The Diamond Approach to Inner Realization (1986) by A.H. Almaas: The desire for freedom, liberation, enlightenment, self-realization, inner development, or whatever it is called is not a response to a call from outside … Continue reading →

Let me say this before rain becomes a utility that they can plan and distribute for money. By “they” I mean the people who cannot understand that rain is a festival, who do not appreciate its gratuity, who think that … Continue reading →

IN THE EYES OF MEN In the eyes of men he falls, and in his own eyes too. He falls from his high place, he trips on his achievement. He falls to you, he falls to know you. It is … Continue reading →

Nadia Boulanger, the renowned French musicologist and teacher to an international array of now famous composers and musicians, was the first woman to conduct several major American orchestras. I am lately surrendering my heart’s ears to her direction in music … Continue reading →

The key to warriorship and the first principle of Shambhala vision is not being afraid of who you are. Ultimately, that is the definition of bravery: not being afraid of yourself. Shambhala vision teaches that, in the face of the … Continue reading →