I’m not a Teacher
Although I like to share my thoughts on non duality spiritual teachings, and although I also like to share my advice on what’s worked well for me, I don’t consider myself a spiritual teacher. A […]
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When Ramana Maharshi was asked about Spiritual Progress
From After Awakening, Chapter 5; The famous sage Ramana Maharshi when asked the question, ‘How can we assess our progress on the spiritual path?’ purportedly replied, ‘Freedom from unwanted thinking, and the ability to concentrate […]
Final? Readthrough
I’m reading the manuscipt out loud to my wife, a chapter a day, I hope to be done by my birthday in early June. Next step from there will be to find a copy editor […]
Selection of Rumi Quotes
“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” ~ Rumi “The desire to know your own soul will end all other desires.” ~ Rumi “The Inspiration You Seek Is Already Within You. […]
What to Say to Family and Friends after a Profound Awakening Shift
Exerpt From After Awakening Chapter 2; Telling close intimates about one’s experience after awakening can be confusing for them. Some may get frightened and insist you see a doctor, psychiatrist or even recommend a mental […]
Affirmations and Prayers
I am Aware. I am Consciousness. I am Everything. I am Nothing. Universe, Guide this form. Thy will, not mine, be done. Whatever’s best for the One. Whatever’s best for the Universe. Use this form […]
Recommendations from After Awakening
After Awakening Literature:- Finders – Dr Jeffrey Martin. He has interviewed a cross-section of spiritual teachers and practitioners and the results are explained and analysed in this book. A short but insightful book about the […]
Recommendations from Essential Awakening
Further Reading for Essential Awakening: The Power of Now and Oneness with all Life – Eckhart Tolle. Popular and famous books to inspire essential awakening. Transparency of Mind – Rupert Spira. An intellectual and poetic […]
Awakening Exercise 4 ‘I Am Aware’
Throughout our day, whenever we remember it, we can stop and reflect upon being ‘Aware’. When you wake up in the morning. When you get out of bed. When you go to the bathroom. Whilst […]
Awakening Exercise 3 ‘I Am Everything’
Take 10 minutes or more out of your schedule to explore this exercise: The formless unchanging essence that we are manifests itself as all that is. So this world, our perceptions and all our mind […]