The great teachers of the East, when speaking of Samadhi say this: “The first step is the conquering of the lower self not merely the submersion of the lower self.” Many confuse mastery with submersion – it is not enough to push the negative in the background and then put a veneer of harmony over it.
The word Samadhi may not mean a great deal to some of you who are unacquainted with the Eastern teaching, yet, to the Easterner Samadhi is the greatest word and signifies the greatest attainment. It is literally at-one-ment with God, and the seeker for it is striving for the gaining of this at-one-ment in whatever kind they conceive it to be.
By Eddie Pedersen A friend of mine and work associate came to me with a dream he recently had. In the dream there resided a bully who terrorized the neighborhood, a nasty little cuss. Fred, my friend, related that when he was walking about, he made sure he was aware of the where the bully was, and avoided him whenever possible. He would walk down side streets to bypass any encounters. One day he was out, and there was the…
By Tamara Faith, Harmony, and Meditations emphasizes the spiritual benefits to be achieved when you take an active role in directing your inner life. Dr. Doreal advocates thinking for yourself and accepting full responsibility for your spiritual growth. This role is not one that an appointee can fulfill; your advisor, guru, preacher, or Jesus can’t work on your behalf. You must realize your inherent ability to develop spiritually, summon your drive to do the necessary work, and dive right in…