Olympic Torch Intention
We’d like to show you a letter that was recently shared with us. It was written by a gifted member of the New Vision Light Workers and we trust that it will gather a lot of […]
Meditation
Being Grateful, Even in Hell
Imagine living in a 10 x 6 feet space, with no window but a 4 inch slit just below the ceiling, breakfast served at 3 a.m., lunch at 9 a.m. and dinner at 3-4 p.m. […]
Pursuing Your Soul’s Purpose
We all need material security and happiness, but our spirit, our soul or essence longs for something greater than basic survival or fleeting pleasure. The yogic tradition is based on a philosophy which is relevant […]
Moments Out of Time
Twice in my existence I have had experiences of just completely slipping out of chronos time, and both were an incredible immersion into an infinite field of love. The first time was after a year […]
An Interview with the God Within
“You can talk to God and listen to what She says back to you. Everyone has the innate ability to do this, even if they aren’t aware of it, and in times gone by it […]
What am I grateful for today?
‘What am I grateful for today?’ I love asking this question as part of my daily practice. It amazes me, after asking that same question hundreds of times, how varied the answers can be. Isn’t […]
Sri Ramakrishna and His Quest for Divine Union
In the religious history of the world, except for scattered incidents, no detailed account is available of the spiritual disciplines and practices of those aspiring to unite with God. No details are known of the […]
Calm Contemplation – the Key to What Lies Beneath
I loved Ann’s article in the last issue of this magazine, in which she described how she and Geoff started Cygnus. Elements of it are still echoing through my mind. Most of all I was […]
The Benefits of Fasting
What is fasting? A fast is the avoidance of all or the majority of foods. There are different types of fast; some involve drinking just water or juices, while others are mono fast, involving eating […]
What is happiness?
After 2,000 years of practice, Buddhist monks know that one secret to happiness is simply to put your mind to it. What is happiness, and how can we achieve it? Happiness can’t be reduced to […]