Consciousness and Spirit: what’s the difference?
Q: I’d be interested in any further thoughts you have about the questions which came up in our conversation, eg What distinguishes 'spirit' from 'consciousness'? A. It is a question of what is the ingredient which makes meditation 'spiritual', as opposed to utilising the methods and techniques of meditation for personal ends, which could be personal creativity, emotional well-being, intellectual clarity, peace, calmness and so forth. Since meditation methods emerged from th
Power and working with the Solar Plexus
Q. You said you had something of a collywobble after the last meditation when your solar plexus got over-activated. I am just emerging out of my own days of descent into migraine pain and my nervous system manifesting intense chaos...maybe in an attempt to regain equilibrium. Is there something I am not integrating into my being......and the steelyard keeps moving. So the real question is how do I integrate more of the Unconditioned, so that integration can happen and the mov
The Frequency of the Tradition
Q. I always remember the presence in the room the time you took me to G's house after his death, when we meditated in his front room. Like roses, permeating, love, powerful but soft, clear and utterly refreshing. And I also remember noticing this at times in Wales for the long courses. This same quality was there when I sat with my new meditator, and it surprised me...as it couldn't have much to do with either hers or my personal energies or power, which I know both have quit
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