I've spent so much time learning, to catch deeply what it means to see the difference between the false self and my real nature... but in spite of all that, I'm unable to stop being dependent. My relationship with my girlfriend is about to end and I suffer with that situation. I can see that she has a bad image of me and I do not recognize myself; the way she looks at me is hurtful - almost un...

The person I live with is a leader in the motion picture industry, so I know firsthand how we can get trapped up in all that appears to be gold. I want out! I came into this relationship with hopes of making my own career. I have had some minor success, but nothing to really allow me the independence that I was looking for. I want to move on from this life but feel trapped financially. I must...

What is meant by using "half-force"?...

I've been having many issues lately with past pain. If someone hurt me in the past, and a situation happens now that is similar to that, my mind instantly jumps to the conclusion of the past and takes my attention, convincing me the pain is real. I can see it happen at times, that I'm being tricked, and I come back to the present. But the pain is there, stealing my energy, my life. I try to wa...

Part 1 The contempt inherent in any sense of (unconscious) familiarity is innate in the false sense of security it seems to provide.

I have been trying so hard to meditate and to see myself as I truly am. I just can't help but wonder if I'm doing it right? I worry that I won't get it right before my body dies and then I won't be able to enter the kingdom. If God is a loving God then why would he make it so difficult to reach Him? What if I can't figure out what He wants of me? Do I go to hell because I didn't do what was ne...

Is true spiritual love just "sugar coating," or is it something powerful and extremely important?...

Question: I struggle as I get older and the purpose of my life changes. I begin to wonder, "Well, what is my purpose?" Is being mindful enough? Should I be volunteering? Should I be doing this or that to complete myself? I also struggle with the conditions of the world and my local community. The changes in our society weigh heavily on me, and I often don't know what I can do. But the conflict arises when my mind remembers...

Question: I am a mother with a difficult 16-year-old. I have read The Secret of Letting Go and many other books. I have met with professionals and still I keep on having to deal with difficult situations. I really don't feel letting go is the right thing at this time because I can't run away from my kid... I need to be present to have her consider her choices and their consequences. It's my responsibility towards her...

How can I turn my dream of a higher life into reality? What is the right action for me to take?...

What understanding do you have of what Divinity requires of us in the way of abstinence or utilizing our sexual energy in order to dissolve the ego and develop our soul?...

Why am I always so tense, and what can I do about it? This constant state of tension seems to ruin all my efforts!...