Between states: Conversations about Bardó and life In Tibetan Buddhism, “bardo” is an in-between state. The transition from death to rebirth is a bardo, as is the journey from birth to death. Conversations in “between states” Explore bardic concepts such…
Today, a palpable buzzing energy runs through the collective that demands attention and quick decisions. This energy generates a distinct push-pull dynamic, creating a constant sense of urgency that feels overwhelming. It’s a complex energy that tests our ability to…
I’m speeding towards my latest vacation spot on a speedboat. As we jump, I try to take a selfie. The waves, the boats, the islands are the shots I want, but I can’t seem to get the kissing couples out…
“Surrender is not about giving up, it’s about letting go of the illusion of control.” ~Judith Orloff Watching my mother lose her memory while I lost mine was a cruel prospect for my future—until I learned that stress, not genetics,…
Groups of people – even entire countries – share collective states of consciousness. We all influence our collective atmosphere of consciousness, for better or for worse. As spiritual people who appreciate the vital need for higher consciousness, we have much…
From the outside, our relationship looked like it had for 24 years: solid. After the first one surrogacy The experience ended in a stillbirth, and our friends were convinced that we would be fine because we were the “closest couple”…
At the height of summer, I went to Takachiho in Miyazaki Prefecture, driving from Kumamoto over the southern tip of Aso. I wanted to see Wait—the Japanese cedar or Cryptomeria japonica. Takachiho is full of sugi. No, it’s actually more…
As the years go by, I realize how far removed most people are from the construct that shapes the world around us. And while we may express our desire to expand, to be spiritual, and to want to know, the…
3. You only talk or meet when you initiated. “Life can naturally get busy, and temporary imbalances are normal,” says Dr. Ferrari. But when really in the crew, his absence will be missed, or at least acknowledged. Someone notices, “Wait,…
A spiritual teacher and writer, he was born in Germany and studied at the universities of London and Cambridge. At the age of twenty-nine, a profound inner transformation radically changed the course of his life. The next few years were…
