Oh, my. When I first published Wise-Love I thought I could get out a  companion workbook in a month or so.  That was a naive thought. After struggling a bit with the workbook myself, I sought  help from my friend Tulsi Rani, who has a masters in education. She was impressed with Wise-Love and  immediately volunteered to take up the task. We both knew that readers could benefit with help to unpack concepts.  Tulsi Rani wrote the bulk of the course. I'm indebted to her for making this free gift possible for you. Yogas are experiential paths. You can talk about them all day long, but until you experience the principles they teach it's all … [Read more...]

The Person in the Mantra (Download this Meditation by clicking here.) This 15-minute meditation is best listened to while giving it peaceful attention. Choose a quiet place and time where you can remain uninterrupted. Adjust the room temperature if necessary, and choose a comfortable chair or cushion to sit on. You can also lie down if you like. Make yourself comfortable and begin to focus on your breath. This meditation is from the free online eCourse that accompanies Wise-Love. You might like to look at that course. I'd love to hear about your experience with the meditation.   … [Read more...]

The Montaigne Medal is given "for the most thought-provoking books that illuminate, progress, or redirect thought." I'm so honored by this acknowledgement. When I read the email with the news I first smiled, then cried, and now I’m trying to take in the welcome news. I'm so grateful to the judges and the team at The Eric Hoffer Awards. I remain in deep gratitude for acknowledging the work and thus giving it a chance to be seen by more people. … [Read more...]

Wise-Love has been named a Finalist for the prestigious Eric Hoffer Book Award for the Montaigne Medal. One of the largest international awards for independent books published by small or academic presses, the Eric Hoffer Book Award is given in honor of the American philosopher Eric Hoffer, who reflected on the human condition. The Montaigne Medal is a special distinction under the Eric Hoffer award umbrella that recognizes "the most thought-provoking books . . . that either illuminate, progress, or redirect thought. "The Montaigne Medal is given in honor of the great French philosopher Michel de Montaigne, who … [Read more...]

 (See the video version below.) Jacob at Embodied Philosophy recently interviewed me. In this episode, you'll learn: The connection of Vedanta teachings with Bhakti teachings. What is Wise Love (Bhakti Vedanta) and the difference between the love with others? The relationships with others as a vehicle to fully express highest love with each other and as a practice for our individual relationship with the Supreme. The acknowledgment of the small self and the creation of a dynamic, magical, spiritual, irrevocable and strong connection with source. How the yoga system provides tools to control the mind and go beyond the … [Read more...]