The Problem of Ego What exactly is the problem with ego? You might even say, 'If I have an ego, so what?' But the ego is not some minor, harmless aspect of our lives that can pretty much be ignored - not if you wish to progress on the spiritual path, that is. And it is more than just a show-off. It is way more all-pervading and subtle than … [Read more...]
Dr Steve Taylor – Insightful Essays On Spiritual Experiences, The Madness Of The Human Ego and Silence (And Some Ramblings of My Own)
Dr Steve Taylor is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Metropolitan University (UK), and the author of several best-selling books on psychology and spirituality. Eckhart Tolle has described his work as ‘an important contribution to the shift in consciousness which is happening on our planet at present.’ You can find out more about him … [Read more...]
The Mind & Addiction To Compulsive Thinking
One of the hardest things I have 'done' on the spiritual path is to learn what it means to quiet compulsive thinking. It's a challenging process and you reach ever deeper levels of mindfulness. It's a process of embracing silence. Mind chatter is definitely an addiction, and maybe one day it might be clearly recognized as such, who knows. It's … [Read more...]