I don’t typically concern myself with being “normal”, but a couple of weekends ago I went out of my way to attend a NORML conference. It was the 38th annual NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) Conference held..
Topics: cannabis, marijuana, NORML

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It was almost three years ago, on September 2006, that by chance I heard a talk given by Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda at a Hindu cultural program held in Cupertino, CA. It was in a relatively small auditorium and he - although obviously well-respected...
Topics: Amma, paramahamsa nithyananda, Self-realization, Yoga, yoga sutras

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It happened again! That irritating co-worker made a snide remark to you and then walked off. Or maybe your roommate left for the evening without cleaning up the mess he left after eating dinner - even though he promised to be more mindful of it. Or maybe.
Topics: Consciousness, Eckhart Tolle, Health, present moment, spiritual practice

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Again I am struck by another of Snatam Kaur’s rendition of a spiritual prayer. The beauty of her voice as well as the musical arrangement truly convey the peaceful message of acceptance. The words, “Aakhan Jor”, come from the first line.
Topics: Aakhan Jor, Chanting, Sikhism, Snatam Kaur

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He is risen in our minds, our hearts, our souls - there is no separation between him and us. ~ Paramahansa YoganandaChristianity is not the only spiritual tradition that finds meaning in Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. And I’m not...
Topics: Consciousness, Easter, Kriya Yoga, Meditation, paramahansa yogananda, resurrection of Jesus Christ, Yoga

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