The Ego, The Soul, And God

The Ego, The Soul, And God

As I wrote yesterday, the ego has no real substance. It is an empty shadow with no internal wisdom or love. The ego is a parasite of sorts. As such, … Full Description “The Ego, The Soul, And...
The Ego, The Soul, And God

The Ego, The Soul, And God

In the beginning, before the fall of human consciousness, the ego and soul were a harmonious unit. To use a metaphor, the ego was an administrative assistant to the soul, … Full Description “The Ego, The Soul, And...
Francis of Assisi, a Fool for God

Francis of Assisi, a Fool for God

What better way to celebrate the feast of Saint Francis than by reflecting on his life? Francis perfectly embodied the spirit and teachings of Christ, and Yogananda called him his … Full Description “Francis of Assisi, a Fool for...
Gospel Truth and Yogananda’s Wisdom

Gospel Truth and Yogananda’s Wisdom

I don’t know about you, but I have a mind that is addicted to complicating everything, including the spiritual life. But the longer I am on the spiritual path, the … Full Description “Gospel Truth and Yogananda’s...
Sharing the Journey

Sharing the Journey

This week, Kriyabans from the Assisi Institute will share aspects of the spiritual life as Isha Das turns to other work on our behalf. Today’s reflection comes from Mary McFee.… Full Description “Sharing the...