I just read an article by a Vedic astrologer that said it is most important to be in service to one’s parents first and then to one’s guru. What if your parents are abusive, alcoholic, absent or people with whom you have no communication?
How can I tell the difference between real spiritual growth and fantasy or wishful thinking?
–Portland, Oregon
Every person doing spiritual practice should ask this question many times. more…
I wonder about the balance between having good self esteem and pride.
From Victoria, British Columbia:
I wonder why there is so much emphasis on miracle powers when describing tantra, when that isn’t the point. Even in books that purport to discuss the spiritual path, there can be this emphasis. I am thinking of Autobiography of a Yogi, for example. Yogananda says that miracle powers are not the point, and yet a good portion of the book describes various people and their miracle powers.
I have been a member of several spiritual communities. Each time, I left because people were more interested in socializing and gossiping. People didn’t like me and thought I was aloof. Like if you didn’t join in their games, you weren’t accepted. I wonder if the whole idea of practicing in a community is just a kind of spiritual babysitting service. –from Portland, Oregon
Let’s cut to the chase. Whenever we criticize other people, we are feeling insecure and alone. I mean every time. No exceptions. more…
Today, the New York Times reported that donors to Hilary Clinton’s bid for the U.S. presidency are concerned that her campaign is “running on fumes.”
They mean that that the Clinton campaign may have more hot air than hard cash.
For our purposes as Tantrikas, “fumes” are the gaseous self-stories and self-images we effortfully erect. more…
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