The self is a spark of the fire of Consciousness. In connection with her Source, the self is alive with being, knowing and loving. Disconnected she perceives her existence as temporary, doubtful, and unhappy—the exact opposite of who she really is! The spark who recognizes her dependence on the illuminating Source Fire and seeks her shelter there, can maintain the brilliance of her own “spark-ness,” (or uncover it) and is granted eyes to see Reality. To stay connected with the magic of our self, to experience our self as spirit, the Upanishads whisper many secrets in mantras. But there is one especially hidden and esoteric mantra known … [Read more...]
Pulling Back the Curtain on the Feminine Divine
Is the Feminine Divine a personification of Earth, a mother goddess representing fertility, or Sophia, the personification of wisdom? Is the Feminine Divine an umbrella term referring to goddesses in all traditions and cultures? Does the "Feminine Divine" and "Goddess" refer to the same thing? Is the Feminine Divine a metaphor? Does the term refer to a process? An energy? An identity? Is the Feminine Divine a female version of God? When I refer to the Feminine Divine, I speak of the Fountainhead of all goddesses, divine and mundane. She’s a master of all the arts and the supreme heroine, Queen of the spiritual world. She is the embodiment … [Read more...]
What is Bhakti, the Way of the Feminine Divine?
Bhakti's popularity is on the rise. The more interest grows, the more often I hear people ask, What exactly is the Way of the Feminine Divine? The answers are often inaccurate, ill-informed, not comprehensive, and confusing. I'm determined to change this. Bhakti is an elaborate metaphysical, mystical, and philosophical wisdom tradition that teaches life is intelligently designed to give us the opportunity to master giving and receiving unconditional love to our Self, others, our environment, and the divine. To help you understand, I'll give you a framework by way of a quick comparison. Bhakti is a way of Being, just as Zen is … [Read more...]
Welcoming the Feminine Divine
Living from our hearts gives us the wisdom, power, and intuition to fulfill our deepest yearnings, harmonize our relationships, ground us as our pure Self, and launch our voices and gifts into the world for lasting impact. I have seen firsthand how thousands of women have been transformed by living heartfulness, or Bhakti. The global dialogues of our collective quest is so strongly rushing toward the mysteries of the heart and pure, unconditional love, that even the American business market is saturated with language like "come from your heart to develop your marketing strategy" and "become a heart-centered entrepreneur." Every day I see … [Read more...]
#occupyfemininedivine
With this image, I'm beginning a dialogue about the framework of the Feminine Divine and its philosophical, social, and spiritual dimensions, as well as how the worldview hints at a potential Renaissance in thought. You are the Hero/ine of Your Journey in more mythical, metaphysical, philosophical, and psychological ways than you might know. Would you like to claim the grace and glory of your true Self in its most exalted state of individual expression? Vote. Let's start a dialogue about the State of Being in feminine consciousness, … [Read more...]