Living Grace

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, it always needs a horse to ride: a fixed identity to give it the illusion of being real, a splash of drama to make it...

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, carrying out the soul’s wisdom-filled instructions in the arena of creation. Then, a split...

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 patron saint.  Born to rich parents during the later part of the 12th century,...

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 more I feel called to simplicity, especially a simple mind and heart. Saint Francis told us, “If...

Monday: Yogananda tells me that trials bring out greater and greater experiential knowledge of my oneness with the Divine. I have to face the fire of life’s trials so that they will burn away what is impeding God’s love from flowing through me and out...

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. “You are as close to God as you ever will be. You only must improve your knowing.”Yogananda...