Tag Archives: spirituality
Intuition, Be Here Now, and Mindfulness
Flashes of intuition often come when we least expect them, but to receive them we must be present for ourselves. As Ram Dass said back in the 1970s, “Be here now.” But what does that mean? Here’s an article I … Continue reading
An Easy Way to Find Right Answers
Recently, when shopping for a pair of sneakers, I had to excuse myself to get past a woman and her daughter who were blocking the aisle. The daughter was trying on several pairs of sneakers, and the mother looked a … Continue reading
I am…
I am the non-self, the person, the woman, the being, but never separate, never alone, always part of all that is. I am the wind that passes across my face; I am the aroma of the rose in bloom; I … Continue reading
A Gnostic Tale
(Following is one version of the story. In other versions, the prince is a boy, the son of the king of kings, who is sent to Egypt to retrieve a pearl from a serpent. During his quest, he is seduced … Continue reading
Are You an Old Soul or a Young Soul?
For years I heard people talk about old souls and young souls and I didn’t pay much attention. What did it matter how old or young a soul was? As I’ve contemplated the age of a soul and why it … Continue reading
Living Life as a Prayer
For years my prayer was to live my life as a prayer. It took many more years to come to understand what that meant, and had I known, I just might not have prayed so hard . . . or … Continue reading
Phillip’s Wisdom on Commitment
Diana: Speak to me of commitment. Phillip: Commitment may begin with the excitement of the new. But, commitments are made only after the fire of the excitement is long past. For example, commitment to healing far surpasses the excitement of … Continue reading
Loving Rainbows
I love rainbows. I love the diversity of all the different expressions of red to orange to purple to pink to blue to green to yellow. I love the burst of different colors; it’s the differences that make the beauty … Continue reading
Morning Meditation
In my morning meditation, I begin with a prayer, first of gratitude—a thanksgiving for life and all that has been given to me—and then I ask for healing, for myself and for everyone who has asked me to include them … Continue reading