The Vastness of the Heart

The Vastness of the Heart

In spiritual circles, people often speak of unity and absolute reality. And yet, again and again, human beings quarrel — about God (“my God is greater than yours”), about religion (“my religion is better than yours”), and even about spiritual teachers (“my teacher is...
My Life in the Forest Hermitage

My Life in the Forest Hermitage

About half a year ago, I fulfilled a long-cherished dream: I moved into an old mill nestled deep within the forest.A small stream runs through my garden, home to herons, ducks, and even a shy nutria. Birds of every kind dart among the trees, deer and foxes appear from...