We began with an entry from 365 Tao titled Singing, which talked about each of us singing our own song, and maybe not always harmonizing with Tao. Chris also commented on the destructive practice of “pretending” to be more spiritual than you are. Then we read the passage titled ‘The Glorious Conquest’ from our James Allen book […]
We read the passage titled ‘Resolution’ from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. He discussed how a person should be slow to form a resolution, and also gave a great analogy as to why temptations and difficulties rush in as soon as we make a resolution! Then we read an entry from 365 Tao titled […]
We read the passage titled ‘Self-Discipline’ from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. He discussed 3 stages of self-discipline: Control, Purification, and Relinquishment. Then Chris commented on World Peace, and what it would really take for this to happen 😉 We also read an entry from 365 Tao titled Joy, which underscored the idea […]
We read the passage titled ‘The Use of Reason’ from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Great quote: “Prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good.” Then we welcomed our great friend Mystic Maria Mantoudakis! She is a spiritual aspirant, member of Pause Your Life, and Certified Dale Carnegie Instructor. We […]
We read the passage titled ‘The Supreme Justice’ from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Great quote: “Cause and effect cannot be avoided; consequences cannot be escaped.” Satya called to discuss how to overcome the 6 fears we discussed yesterday from the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. He shared his story, and then […]
We read the passage titled ‘The Reign of Law’ from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. “The little party gods have had their day.” hehe (and when talking about the “Law,” Chris recounted 2 examples given by Daniel Quinn in his tremendous book Ishmael) Then Chris discussed The 6 Ghosts of Fear from the […]
We read the passage titled ‘Sowing and Reaping’ from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Then Chris talked about the dangers of “Signs from the Universe” and superstition, etc, in the light of a true spiritual journey. Looking for answers and guidance from somewhere outside of yourself actually gives your intellect a job […]
Chris commented on the weekend activities which included the Pause Your Life movie night on Friday evening where we watched Letting Go, visiting the botanical gardens in Ringwood, watching Sound City, touring a retreat facility, shopping at the mall (rare occurrence), and watching One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Then we read the passage titled ‘Your Mental […]
We read the passage called ‘Thought and Action’ from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Then Chris commented on conscience, in light of a band of teenage trick-or-treaters 😉 Then we welcomed our great friend Mystic Maria Mantoudakis! She is a spiritual aspirant, member of Pause Your Life, and Certified Dale Carnegie Instructor. […]
We read the passage titled ‘The Belief that Saves’ from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Wow…excellent concept of head-belief vs. heart-belief……among many other great points. Our listener Satya called in and mentioned how mindfulness can help change habits. He also acknowledged that the new Pope is making some profound and true statements […]
We read the passage titled ‘Belief, the Basis of Action’ from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Interesting what he says about “believing” in Jesus, no? The topic then turned to the Mastermind Principle and Definiteness of Purpose, and Chris related a moving story from the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon […]
Chris read a Henry David Thoreau quote, and then discussed how baby elephants are conditioned to NOT use their size and power to break away from being bound… Have you been conditioned like that? We read the passage titled Discrimination from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Totally hit the mark! Then Chris […]
Chris commented on his weekend activities which included finding/experiencing a certain “charged” rock chamber in upstate New York (detailed in the book Seed of Knowledge, Stone of Plenty: Understanding the Lost Technology of the Ancient Megalith-Builders), as well as getting a new tea mug and some real green tea at Arogya in Westport, CT! Then […]
We finished reading the passage called The Uses of Temptation from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Then Chris commented on Subtle Prayer, and how it may be the only way to really help other people. Then we welcomed our great friend Mystic Maria Mantoudakis! She is a spiritual aspirant, member of Pause […]
We read a passage called The Uses of Temptation from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Then Chris commented on the concept of the 3 stages: Animal, Dual and Knowledge, as well as the delusion of thinking that the cause of temptation is outside of yourself. Then we welcomed out guest Adrian, of www.lovelifelivenow.com! […]
We read a passage called The Overcoming of Self from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. Then Chris commented on the concept in terms of each of us being on our own journey. Then Chris discussed Bullying from a quasi-spiritual perspective. He is totally sympathetic and supportive of folks who have to deal with […]
Continued with a piece called The Immortal Man from our James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. A wonderful explanation of day-to-day life vs. eternity/immortality, or what I would also call true spirituality. Chris related a funny story about his airport experience in Dubai several years ago. Afterwards he discussed having a spiritual guide, what […]
Began our next James Allen book – Above Life’s Turmoil. We read the Foreword and the first piece – True Happiness. This book is tremendous! Then we read an entry from 365 Tao titled Sitting. Animals sit because it is natural. Meditation for us should be the same – natural. Chris gave an introduction to the […]
Completed the final chapter, Chapter 14 – Happy Endings – from Byways of Blessedness by James Allen. What a truly great work. Much gratitude… We’ll be publishing it through Goal Ability Classics soon 😉 Then we welcomed our great friend Mystic Maria Mantoudakis! She is a spiritual aspirant, member of Pause Your Life, and Certified […]
We welcome Sandra Marie Humby, Creator of Rose Alchemy, Pranic Healer, Pranic Psychotherapist! (www.RoseAlchemy.com) She enlightened us on so many mystic subjects including roses, their geometry, their power, the roses’ connection with the heart, the importance of the heart (!!!), pranic healing, and much more. Rose Alchemy is a totally unique Healing and Personal/Spiritual Development […]
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 […]
