By Faith Hayflich Originally published August 21, 2020 “We all have our emotions. I have mine. You have yours. But what we do with them, that’s a different story.” ~ Swami Sivananda Radha, Time to Be Holy I’ve recently … Continued
by Lakshmi Originally published August 14, 2020 When I was in my late 50’s, I felt my life was stuck, static. Then someone I respected said, “You’re too young to be so resigned”. At first, I took offense. As I … Continued
By Sheila Thomsen Originally published August 7, 2020 “What action is needed to make our life worthwhile? There is need for spiritual discipline and devotional practice. However, an important aspect of any spiritual practice is taking action at the end. … Continued
By Swami Yasodananda Originally published July 31, 2020 A few weeks ago, I started reflecting on the topic of listening. As I reflected, I noticed that I was easily distracted and drawn into other activities, such as reading the latest … Continued
By Lakshmi Originally published July 24, 2020 “When we look outward at situations in the world, we often feel that we have no control, no ability to effect change. But we can go back to changing our world within – … Continued
by Sheila Thomsen Originally published July 17, 2020 This is a challenging time. There are new limits, with fewer possibilities for distraction. Sometimes, I find this helpful. I have had lots more time at home. My garden has never been … Continued
By Swami Yasodananda Originally published July 10, 2020 “In discovering Inner Light we find the wholeness that we are, the Oneness and Light that we share with every other being in the cosmos.” ~ Swami Sivananda Radha, The Divine Light Invocation … Continued
By Lakshmi Originally published July 3, 2020 “Be reminded that nothing lasts. Everything changes. Sometimes things change rather fast, faster than we can adjust to. It is important to see that too, and accept it.” ~ Swami Sivananda Radha, Time to … Continued
By Sheila Thomsen Originally published June 26, 2020 In our culture, death is kept at a distance. It is something that is supposed to happen peacefully in hospitals attended by medical professionals. Bodies are to be dealt with respectfully by … Continued
By Parvati Originally published June 19, 2020 Recently, I attended a Yasodhara Ashram online workshop called “Awakening Wonder.” I got in touch with a delightful being from early childhood and realized how much I need to know her now. After the … Continued
