Spiritual Tide

The mind becomes disturbed merely by thoughts, but it is impossible to not think at all. Even to think of not having any thoughts at all is a thought. Then how is it possible to have no thoughts and keep the mind still? Just find a beautiful thought. Since you must think of something, choose […]

The chickadees are chirping mad and let me know as I walk by the empty feeding spot.
When I hung the bird feeder this is not what I had in mind. However, technically speaking, the turkey is a bird.
I’m not sure how I feel about a beady turkey eye rising up to stare at me between […]

I trace the course of the sun and moon across the sky. They remind me there is a much larger rhythm at work and my life fits into this rhythm as long as I breathe. To be harmonious with this rhythm is the most I can ask for — a treasure beyond compare — to […]

The silent witness, the soul, is always present. To be present is to be in soul consciousness — a silent witness observing the thoughts and emotions. The act of being present is none other than rising above body consciousness and entering soul consciousness.
This presence or soul consciousness is only an observer of thoughts and feelings […]

Forget the other minds — it’s my mind I must clear. It’s my mind I must control and train — train to stay in one place or on one thought. By training the mind to clear itself of static (thoughts), I tune into the Infinite Presence.
From the book, The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle’s definition […]