Wisdom

Paradox: Discipline v. Freedom

Paradox: Discipline v. Freedom

The point of all practice is to bring us to the heart of our innate wisdom.  It is not to end up more disciplined.  Paul Meuller-Ortega aptly said, "Eventually as Seekers, we must become Finders."

The True Meaning of Faith

The True Meaning of Faith

Belief, in its original, 17th century sense meant, "an intellectual ascent to a set of propositions; I commit myself, I engage myself."  In other words, trust in God was not something that one simply decided.  It was through committed action that rendered one's relationship to God.  Belief was something that was discovered through practice.

An Alternative to the Guru for the Path of Transformation

An Alternative to the Guru for the Path of Transformation

In this article, I intend to explore what the traditional guru-disciple relationship was like; how it is no longer valid in this day and age; and what we might replace it with.