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Symbols, Meditation and The Feeling of Beauty

There are many symbols that enter our mind throughout the day as well as during meditation. The symbols shape and affect conscious and unconscious levels of our being in a powerful way. How can we harness this power to bring about swift, positive, and lasting change into our lives? It is often that our external circumstances will influence our mindset. …

Why Meditation?

There is a popular slogan nowadays: “Meditation is the medication.” What is it about this practice and its application in the modern world that makes it so “medicinal,” and what is the wisdom behind it? The commonly known practical value of meditation is stress removal. The practice helps us to shift our attention inward, away from the external world, and …

Who is Doing the Yoga?

A teacher I once trained with said: “Stop doing the Yoga, because you cannot do Yoga. Instead, allow the Yoga to move through you, and allow the Yoga to heal you.” One of the primary concepts in Yoga philosophy is that we are not the physical body, nor are we the mind, the personality, or the subtle layers of our being. …

Who Are You Beyond Your Thoughts?

The paradox of this question is that it cannot be answered with another thought. One must dive in deep to discover the unchanging source that is beyond the world of name, form, and thought. A long time ago, the ancient Indian seers (rishis) applied systematic “scientific” investigation to the study of the mind. This science became known as brahmavidya – …

Welcome to Sattvic Paths…

…where we can explore together the teachings of the ancient wisdom traditions! These important teachings can help to ignite within us our highest potential, innate healing ability, inner wisdom, and intuition, and they can contribute to greater awareness and balance in all aspects of daily life. Whether you are a steady practitioner or a beginner on the spiritual path, on …