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Wisdom from Vivekananda

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Robin

Lately, I have been reading, no devouring, the writings of Vivekananda. In the introduction of his book, Raja Yoga (conquering the internal nature), there is a paragraph that I feel compelled to share with you for it truly sums up … Continue reading →

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On a side road, stuck

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Robin

A good friend was asking my thoughts about our corporeal lives and our spiritual lives. They were saying that we have this corporeal life and we keep going off on side roads and getting stuck; and we also have a … Continue reading →

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The Link

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Robin

I like to write the program notes for concerts I give, and I usually include a brief biography of each of the composers whose pieces are played in the concert. I played a classical guitar concert last Saturday which included … Continue reading →

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The Player of the Instrument

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Robin

I am coming to understand that there is a huge difference in the application of thought. For example, which of the following will actually produce the desired result? Wishing for something you desire, but not thinking you will get it; … Continue reading →

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Comparison

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Robin

I want to complain! I want to put together an impressive string of expletives and offhand references of people’s lineage and shout it to the heavens. I want to. Indeed I really do. But I am going to make a … Continue reading →

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The Sacred Hoop

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Robin

I have a question for you. Do you believe that all things are related? Do you believe in the inclusiveness of all things? Do you think there is a spiritual “mind-stuff” out of which everything is created? Granted, though I … Continue reading →

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The Good Red Road

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Robin

The other night I was watching television, I know, a mistake in its own right, but I was. On this program, there were four people debating belief in God and belief in No God, two atheists and two Christians. I … Continue reading →

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When Is It Finished?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Robin

I mentioned I was a guitarist. I am a composer of music as well. That in itself, is hardly worth mentioning for we all know there are approximately one gazillion people who call themselves composers or songwriters. Not to worry, … Continue reading →

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Just A Thought, Continued

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Robin

Hmmm . . . I am a simple man. Please do not confuse that as some of my friends do and then respond when I say that: “You mean you are a simpleton?” Be kind! Be kind. What I mean … Continue reading →

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Just A Thought

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Robin

Years ago, I began to gain an intellectual understanding that thoughts are things and that there can be positive and negative results from thinking thoughts. “Well of course, that is obvious, everyone knows that!”, you might say (or probably just … Continue reading →

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