by Kai Karrel | Jan 25, 2015 | Articles, Mysticism, Relationships, Teachings
The mind wants to be number one, to win at everything, and always hold first place. To be the first to explore uncharted lands, to be the first one to witness great wonders. Go on adventurous expeditions to places where no foot has stepped before. We take pride at...
by Kai Karrel | Jan 13, 2015 | Articles, Mysticism, Teachings
When Siddhartha was asked, “and you? What can you do?” he replied – “me? — I can think, I can fast and I can wait.” Most of us can’t really think. We think that we do. But in truth, it’s our thoughts that are thinking us and not so much the other way around....
by Kai Karrel | Dec 6, 2014 | Articles, Meditation, Teachings
Notice your breath, focus on this flame and recite this mantra. Stand on your head, tuck in your stomach and bring your awareness to your third eye. We are often guided to “meditate” by focusing or fixing our attention on one spot. Whether that spot may be a sound, a...
by Kai Karrel | Nov 25, 2014 | Articles, Meditation, Mysticism, Self, Teachings
Enlightenment, Satori, Moksha, Nirvana… many names for the one non-describable state of reality. If there’s one thing we consistently find across human history is humanity’s attempt to transcend the mundane state of being. A desperate search for...
by Kai Karrel | Nov 15, 2014 | Articles, Gratitude, Teachings
As we go down the rabbit hole in the pursuit of spiritual awakening, we are often encouraged to explore our shadow. Delve into our vices and weaknesses. Places within our consciousness that need to be brought out into the light. To be examined, understood and...
