“Tantra says that the first thing is to be available to joy,” states Osho commenting on a sutra by Saraha Says Saraha: Once in the realm that’s full of joy The seeing mind becomes enriched… So the first thing is: the seeing mind. And the second thing is: don’t avoid …...Read More

“The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” ~Nathaniel Branden I felt lost. I felt broken. I felt scared. As I sat alone in that cold, dark jail cell, I felt like I had hit rock bottom. My feet chilled against the cold stone floor. The …...Read More

(He found a way out…) “Jim, what’s with this earring? You are such a macho guy. I know you are married so you are not gay but the earring looks pretty feminine.” “Don’t you worry, Peter. I am not gay, and yes this is a female earring that I am …...Read More

‘What do you leave behind?’ and ‘What do you take with you?’ An essay by S D Anugyan I’m known for my forays into the esoterics of other planes beyond our mortal selves, yet this is of limited interest to most people, I find. Thus, it remains a highly personal …...Read More

“I chose sober because I wanted a better life. I stay sober because I got one.” ~Anonymous Seven years ago, I never thought I would be able to say that I have been six years sober! I didn’t think I was physically addicted. I never got the shakes, never morning …...Read More

“We are who we believe we are.” ~C.S. Lewis Have you ever caught yourself hiding behind the term “imposter syndrome”? I know I have—more times than I’d like to admit. We hear the phrase so often now, and it’s almost become a catch-all for our fears, doubts, and insecurities. But …...Read More

A busty blonde woman walks into a New York bank and goes straight up to the counter. “Hello,” the man behind the counter says to the woman. “How can I help you today?” The blonde has to think for a moment and finally says, “I need a loan of two-hundred …...Read More

This month’s planet transits discussed by Marga; “It is a good time to learn the art of wu-wei, effortless action, or for those who aim really high, action without action!” To recognise the fact that there is no improvement in the world, that the world is not going anywhere, that …...Read More

From Robert Dhiraj’s poetry collection, The Cymbal Clash of Sky breathing starlight, eating nettle, the ancient masters surpass wonder as their bodies crumble to dust, they look everyone in the eye, knowing the light in their heart can never be darkened and we watch our faces fall to bone, our …...Read More

A Cup of Tea (156) Love. Do you want to ask questions? Or do you want to get answers? Because if you want to ask questions then you will not get answers, and if you want to get answers then you cannot be allowed to ask questions – because the …...Read More