The following poem expresses, in simple and eloquent language, many of the core principles found within the Universal Understanding of the God Consciousness. The very title, Desiderata, meaning “things that are desired,” reflects qualities that one seeks to embody in their spiritual quest. It speaks to the balance between the inner and outer self, the … Continue reading Desiderata →

For all practical purposes, the Core of Life is the beginning of all beginnings. It is the consciousness from which all life came forth. While there have likely been cycles of development prior to the Core of Life, they are not known to us. It should be understood that life has been, is, and always … Continue reading The Core of Life →

When we look honestly at the world around us, one thing becomes immediately apparent: human beings do not enter existence on equal footing, nor do they express the same capacities of awareness, ability, or morality. The range is vast, and it raises an important question about the deeper causes behind these differences. For centuries, spiritual … Continue reading Reincarnation and the Wheel of Life →

by Master Anthropis This beautiful and profound teaching by Master Anthropis speaks to one of the most enduring questions of the spiritual journey.  "I desired a purpose one day, and I sat in a quiet reverie of a darkened space in the shadowed valleys of my own mind and sent out a call for that … Continue reading I Desired a Purpose →

Although we are aware we possess consciousness, we are far less certain about its source or the power behind it. Are we merely electrochemical organisms, with consciousness arising as an emergent property of biological processes? Is awareness nothing more than a complex interaction of neurons and chemistry? Or is consciousness something more, something not reducible … Continue reading Discovering the Soul →

Often, much of what we do and say happens without reflection, without inner honesty, and without real understanding of what is taking place within ourselves. It feels like we live in a world of casual carelessness.  If we have not developed a strong sense of self-awareness, reactions and judgments are often knee-jerk rather than thoughtful. … Continue reading From Perception to Discernment →

In the article The Law of Karma, we explored how individuals shape their own experiences through both the Law of Cause and Effect and the Law of Karma.  Individuals call karmas, or opportunities to demonstrate growth, to themselves, but they are not necessarily meant to be experienced alone.  Additionally, karma is not an excuse to … Continue reading Karma and the Call to Compassion →

It was once said that a person has a choice: to be like the oak or to be like the willow. The oak stands firm and refuses to bend, but the willow endures; for while a strong wind can uproot the oak, it rarely has the strength to topple the willow. Flexibility, not rigidity, allows … Continue reading The Willow and the Oak →

Many people have a simplified view of karma, often reducing it to the familiar idea “what goes around comes around.” While that captures a small part of the principle, it misses the depth, nuance, and spiritual power behind the true Law of Karma. Karma is not a cosmic scoreboard, nor is it the spiritual version … Continue reading The Law of Karma →

The poem Mastery was first published by Earl G. Barr in Los Angeles, California, in 1928, in a small hardbound volume of just 26 pages. The book itself was titled Mastery, taking its name from this profound poem, which stands as the centerpiece of the collection. The author is identified only as Retsama, a pseudonym … Continue reading I the One the Many Make →