

The spiritual plateau: Why love is not the highest spiritual state
When talking to spiritual people I often observe a key plateau on the path that stops them from spiritually evolving further. These people are committed to the journey and know that the standard way of living and relating to each other is not for them. They want to break free of the mold, live their best self and experience the bliss and expansion of higher states of consciousness. If this is you, you may have thrown yourself into spaces which connect you in emotional and/or


The mountaintop and the kitchen sink: The path of the modern householder mystic
How do I marry the side of me that wants to devote my life to spiritual inquiry with the side that has a job and family that I love and support? It's a question that's been asked down the ages. Can one be a householder and still strive for spiritual mastery? In the modern age such a path is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. It has certainly been the case for me. I call them my 'monk' side and my 'family' side. Both have an equal place in my heart. The problem has bee


Making necessary sacrifices on the spiritual path
There's much talk in spiritual circles about creating a new life in alignment with who you are. So, the focus tends to be on what you want to invite into your life. Typically, it's a more loving relationship, more financial freedom, a greater sense of community or more courage to take a certain step. Notice the theme here is about attracting more of something. However, what people often overlook is what has to be sacrificed in order to create a more aligned life. We are essen






