The Translucent View

Vision is vital. It is the fuel that motivates action. It gives meaning to our lives, the aspiration to reach beyond our limits. Vision tells us where to put our energy, allows us to push through unforeseen obstacles, and, when a group of people work together, it is the cohesive force that keeps them motivated and connected.  Human beings have [...]

“Behold the lilies of the field, neither do they toil nor do they spin.” Jesus’ teachings are about love; we don’t find much of a catalog of do’s and don’ts in them. The teachings of every awakened prophet point to the sacredness inherent in this present moment. Since the Iago mind knows nothing about this, [...]

This video describes some profoundly good news about where we are headed as a race.  Click the little rectangle in the bottom right corner to make it fill your whole screen!  Please enjoy and comment! Our next Awakening Coaching Training begins on-line on May 14th.  If you would like to join us, please complete an [...]

What does “relationship” mean? It implies the relating of two separate identities, two distinct points of view on the same situation. Separation is not your original nature, not the Self in its purity, that is in relationship with another. Within silence, peace, infinity, there can be no relationship, because there is no other. It is [...]

Through a simple shift of attention From object to experiencer, From phenomena to experiencer of phenomena, One’s perspective can change diametrically. The birth of this shift occurs with the question, “Who am I?” This is not about a future state of enlightenment Or something that is going to come to you If you are really [...]

Every Saturday morning we clean the house. We start by sitting down together and listing all the jobs that need to be done. Then everyone gets to be the boss for half an hour. We always start with Shuba, our youngest. While he is boss, everyone must do what he says. He is the king. He will check if [...]

The veil that hides this Secret Is becoming so thin It can be easily torn now by anyone. It all comes down to what you value. Value emptiness above content And you are free. Value peace above drama And you are at rest. Value not knowing above concepts And you are wisdom itself. Value love [...]

If the translucent revolution prevails, can we expect to see churches and synagogues closing? Will Grace Cathedral be remodeled as the world’s largest Ikea (come to think of it, the Ikea outside Stockholm could contain several cathedrals), with millions of translucent people set free and wandering aimlessly on Sunday mornings, filled with an ecumenical devotion? [...]

I was wondering if you could talk a little bit about doubt? My experience is that when I’m in Satsang it’s real easy, and then sometimes when I’m alone or in other contexts there is doubt that arises in the face of that incredible happiness. It says, “You must be nuts.” What is that? “You [...]

Right now, sitting where you are, reading these words, take a few moments to close your eyes and feel your body. Settle yourself . . . relax . . . come fully into this moment. Can you see the print on this page? It is seen, right? But seen by whom? In this very moment, [...]