I wrote a lengthy, thoughtful, deeply meaningful post on the sages' call to silence - how only in silence can our true nature be discovered, God revealed, peace attained. I clicked 'Save' and the server gave me an error. Followed by a blank screen, all those well-intentioned words obliterated. And there are those who do[...]

I read somewhere that the Truth in mystical teachings is revealed to the degree the reader or listener is ready. Until then, the mind will focus on the meaning of the words themselves, but the wisdom to which they point will be utterly missed. Take, for instance, a central precept to many teachings: to avoid judging[...]

Beginning many years ago, when my suffering sent me to my knees begging god for help, I apparently was granted a few small mercies. In an early morning parking garage: The truth will set you free. In a desert canyon: Know yourself, the rest will take care of itself. And others like them. Problem was[...]

The world is awash in prophets and guides, gurus and gods, masters and mentors who would - usually for a fee, always for your idolatry and worship - lead you to some imaginary promised land. For a time I had one of these false prophets, until his phoniness, hypocrisy, and inner confusion became so obvious[...]