Author Archives: blessedb
Spiritual Bypass
Spiritual bypass (or spiritual bypassing) happens when someone uses spiritual excuses for avoiding facing important issues. One very common example is when people refuse to acknowledge any sort of negative emotions or behavior. It’s all good, only good vibes here, … Continue reading
In The Place Where Penitents Stand
There is a teaching, “”In the place where penitents stand, the completely righteous do not stand.” It means that a sinner who has repented has a more elevated position than someone who has been fully righteous.
The Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction goes something like this: Like attracts like; so if you want money, you think about abundance, wealth, affirm that you have prosperity. By thinking these things, wealth will be attracted to you. Similarly for health, relationships, … Continue reading
The Unpronounceable Name of God
There is a Name of God that is considered the true Name in the Jewish tradition. It is called the Tetragrammaton, the Name with four letters. The letters are the Hebrew equivalents of Y, H, V (or W), and H. … Continue reading
Karma Is Not Punishment
I often hear people discuss karma as though it were punishment for misdeeds. This is an inaccurate description of karma. It is based on our limited understanding.
Fuzzy Bunny Spirituality
It is a common belief that once you’re on your spiritual path, things suddenly become easier: you enjoy abundance, perfect health, happiness, and other benefits. I call this notion “Fuzzy Bunny Spirituality.” Everything is supposed to be easier now.
Ego
Ego gets a bad rap, but it exists for a reason. The problem isn’t that Ego exists, nor is the solution to eliminate Ego. It’s to have Ego serve its proper function without it taking over.
Embodiment
I believe we are spirits having a human experience. We are embodied for a purpose, which is to “educate” us. Embodiment has several results. We are rendered “numb and dumb” – our perceptions and our knowing become sharply limited by … Continue reading
Religion
The problem isn’t that God doesn’t talk to us. He does so constantly, as any loving Parent does with His children. It’s that we’re not listening. We’re not hearing what God has to say.
Meditation Demystified
This article discusses basic meditation, not advanced techniques such as Kundalini. For that, you will need a qualified and experienced teacher. You will also probably need to have spent some time doing basic meditation.