The Spirit, according to Yogananda, is “ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new omnipresent Joy; the soul is the individualized reflection of ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new Joy, confined within the body of each and every being. Souls are the radiating rays of Spirit, individualized as formless, vibrationless “atoms” and “tissues” of Spirit. Hence, they are coexistent with Spirit and of… Continue reading »
Meditation & Intuition: The Keys to Awakening
“By the definite science of meditation known for millenniums to the yogis and sages of India, and to Jesus, any seeker of God can enlarge the caliber of his consciousness to omniscience to receive within himself the Universal Intelligence of God.”~ Paramahansa Yogananda In order live a fulfilled life, we must be aware of our potential… Continue reading »
The Truth is Universal: CS Lewis, Cosmology & Medieval Astrology
CS Lewis is one of the great loves of my life. As is the case for so many others. One of the most compelling things about Lewis’s work, is its ability to appeal to minds from so many different backgrounds, and philosophical perspectives. While firmly grounded in Christianity, his scholarship and critical mind has made… Continue reading »
We are in the Universe & the Universe is in Us: A Few Words by Neil Degrasse Tyson
“Recognize that the very molecules that make up your body, the atoms that construct the molecules, are traceable to the crucibles that were once the centers of high mass stars that exploded their chemically rich guts into the galaxy, enriching pristine gas clouds with the chemistry of life. So that we are all connected to… Continue reading »