Spirituality

Living in the 'Now' may help us appreciate our surroundings, forget our worries, leave our ego behind, and awaken spiritual dimensions in our lives. But we can also leave behind the ego and awaken new dimensions through fantasy and imagination, i.e. by living in the ‘Then'. When our ancestors acquired the capacity to break out of the present, it opened up for our species an entirely unprecedented and breathtakingly creative new kind of existence. Read More

Searching for Peace of Mind is like grasping at smoke.  True peace comes when we stop grasping and chasing, and look to how we wish to live our lives. Read More

Since the beginning of time, man has searched to understand the concept of God.  I met Apostle/Rev. Kim R. Brewer in my photographic quest.  I wanted to photograph what God looks like on the faces of people praying.  I had been waiting for a chance to photograph a Pentecostal service and Rev. Brewer gave me that opportunity.  Read More

Research on observational learning has clearly demonstrated the many advantages of learning by watching others. For example, we can learn a lot about living an ethical, moral, and spiritual life by observing models. Read More

A decade ago I asked a successful author friend of mine for advice on writing. I had tapped into a mother lode of theories that had me bursting with ideas. I never aimed to be a writer, but what else can you do with all of these things to say? After some desultory career years, I thrilled to have a clear focus. I could write! Read More

Many people desire more meaning, purpose, and calling in life. Spiritual and religious perspectives help to provide at least some answers to questions of meaning, purpose, and a sense of calling and vocation. Read More

Hello PT bloggers! I'm Joseph Bobrow, a Zen master, psychologist-psychoanalyst, and founder of Deep Streams Institute and the Coming Home Project. I want to welcome you to our new blog, where we will be exploring the interplay of Buddhism and psychotherapy in transforming human suffering and helping us cultivate genuine well being. Read More

Dissolution in God brings a blissful state of mind. It is the powerful calmness that you experienced, but can only emotionally remember, in your mother's womb: the imprinted sense of security; the complete trust that all will be taken care of; being fed and kept warm and protected; oneness with the mother. Read More

You would never know it by reading daily news accounts about religion but, perhaps at its very best, spirituality and religion fosters many very helpful qualities such as loving kindness as well as forgiveness, gratitude, and compassion. Read More