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As we move into a time of post-lineage yoga, I think we should celebrate our independence from traditional gurus who were so often abusive. But we can keep in mind that there were benefits to the guru relationship that may be lost—the power of tradition and lineage, the focused attention, the individual support—but this should not keep us from
... See moreJivana Heyman • Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage and Compassion
The understanding of patina as something negative normally arises from the fact of it being a symbol of that which is old. On account of this, even if in an unconscious way, it is common for an analogy with the time-line of human life to be outlined in which beauty is related to youthfulness, and ugliness to becoming old. The metaphors used to... See more
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In the pursuit of scientific advancement, Victor
Frankenstein neglected to consider the potential
ramifications of his actions when creating the creature.
He was blinded by his thirst for knowledge, disregarding
the ethical implications of bringing life into existence
without a moral compass. Shelley writes, "I had desired
it with an ardour that... See more
Frankenstein neglected to consider the potential
ramifications of his actions when creating the creature.
He was blinded by his thirst for knowledge, disregarding
the ethical implications of bringing life into existence
without a moral compass. Shelley writes, "I had desired
it with an ardour that... See more
ResearchGate - Temporarily Unavailable
Unless it is combined with more liberating teachings, mindfulness just makes oppressive systems work more gently.
Ronald E. Purser • McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality
In a time of institutional religious decline, many of us are bereft of community, ritual, story, and celebration. Headlines document the march of loneliness, addiction, depression, suicide, and hatred. Most interventions treat the symptoms rather than the cause. There is another way. Designing for the human soul centers our capacity to experience... See more
SDL_Design_TRACT_Digital_101119.pdf
Remember, spiritual power without service is simply power. Service is an outlet for your energy. It allows the energy that you build in your practice to be used for the greater good—not just for your own personal benefit. This focus on others, and not simply expanding your own ego, is really at the basis of spiritual practice. So, it’s not a matter
... See moreJivana Heyman • Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage and Compassion
audre-lorde-sister-outsider-the-uses-of-the-erotic-1978-1.pdf
LinkRather than applying mindfulness as a means to awaken individuals and organizations from the unwholesome roots of greed, ill will and delusion, it is usually being refashioned into a banal, therapeutic, self-help technique that can actually reinforce those roots.24
Ronald E. Purser • McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality
Intuitive practice values the messages that are constantly arising from the body and mind. We don’t need to push them away with meditation techniques that work like dog training: “Bad mind!” Instead, ask your mind, “What is bothering you? Let’s find the way through. How can we build this life together? Let me listen to you and work with you to
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