A. The first natural response is to satisfy the love. The other is to sacrifice in love. For example, a parent has to send their child to a university that’s far away from home, and they sacrifice their love so that the child will benefit. If your loved one has had physical suffering for a…
A. It is not doing enough: not doing enough to obey and get closer to the Lord; not doing enough to be humble and simple; not doing enough to become an ocean of love; not doing enough to realize and utilize all the gifts given to us; not doing enough to fight all the temptations…
A. It is God. Most people have not seen Him or determined His form, understood the way He works, or thinks, or even be able to communicate with Him. Some believe He does not exist. Some say He is She. Our limited minds cannot understand the function of the infinite. So many disagreements take place…
A. We all would prefer to live in a place with a moderate climate, not the extreme temperatures of this planet. Moderation is what we seek. Yet, we work too much or too little. Some talk a lot, others speak a few words. Some spend a lot, others are misers. Some exercise so much they hurt…
A. This question was asked yesterday by a friend. I was happy that someone asked this question. You are truly blessed if this question even arises in you. The sun’s rays spread equally all over the world. However, clouds can block the rays. Grace is the same. If you go outside and bathe in the…
A. Sometimes these thoughts are not understood. We have to rise above our knowledge, views, and beliefs —which all become barriers to understanding. We need understanding hearts, which will flow like water and penetrate. The intense desire to understand must be in our hearts. Today, when two people are talking, it is like one deaf…
A. Anxiety is worse than fear. We can be afraid of a situation that is happening now or that might happen in the near future. Mental anxiety occurs for something that may never happen. Many diseases, like ulcers, are caused by anxiety. We even may have an anxiety attack. We have ruined our today for…
A. I get emails from those who have not found a spiritual Master, a guide, a teacher. They have read spiritual books and have gotten inspired. Now, questions arise within them. They are confused about what is right or wrong. This is the state of having half knowledge. These thoughts and emails, sent to them,…
A. The mind is the most powerful instrument. The thoughts that come from the mind are extremely powerful. In the beginning, you and I may not know its power. As you develop focus and willpower, you will slowly realize the power of the mind. In movies, you might have seen the power of the mind.…
A. In Yoga, we do deep relaxation. We slowly focus on and then forget the body, toe to the head, then our breath and our mind. Then slowly, we bring the awareness back with fresh revitalized energy. To relax, you have to forget yourself. Get connected with your true self, reenergize the battery, and come…
Q. How does one develop patience? A. This question is really for me. I lack patience. I want everything done, not right now, but yesterday. There is one particular area where patience is required. When you first begin to sit in silence, it takes a lot of patience before you can start enjoying peace. It…
A. It is out of respect, humility, and gratitude—to seek the grace and wisdom of the other person. Your head, being the body’s North Pole, is trying to gain the magnetism of the South Pole, from the feet of the other person. Some people take blessings and then squeeze their way in to get another,…