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Two Roads Diverged in a Wood…
“Two roads diverged in a wood,” wrote Robert Frost, “and I? I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” All of life is a choice, isn’t it? To be or not to be, as … Continue reading
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Tagged begins with this step, being half anywhere, destiny, journey of a thousand miles, lao tzu, life is a choice, mark nebo, Robert Frost, shakespeare, the choices we make, the road you take, to be, to be or not to be, two roads diverged, your destiny is unfolding
Secrets of a Divine Life: Lessons I’ve Learned from Jesus, the Buddha, Lao-Tzu and Other Spiritual Masters
I’m putting the skeletal framework together for a new book on the things I’ve learned from Jesus, the Buddha, Lao-Tzu and other spiritual masters. I’d love your comments and suggestions. Read and tell me what you think. Be assured I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Awakening, Buddha, Christian, Dr Steve McSwain, ego, enlightenment, Faith, Happiness, Inner Peace, Jesus, Religion, Spirituality, Steve McSwain, steve-mcswain, The Awakened Life, The Enoch Factor, Uncategorized
Tagged Awakening, buddha, christianity, Christians, divine life, enlightenment, Happiness, Jesus, lao tzu, secrets, spiritual masters, The Buddha
How to Know God
“I want to know the mind of God,” said Einstein. Me, too. But, for much of my adult life, knowing God, knowing mind, or feeling connected to something grander than myself escaped me, eluded, even evaded me. Then, one day, … Continue reading
Is Enlightenment the Same Thing as Being Born Again?
Perhaps so! When Easterners refer to being “Enlightened,” “Awakened,” or “Conscious” is that the same thing that Christians mean by being “Born Again,” Saved,” or “Converted?” Most likely. But, this much is certain. Virtually every religious tradition has coined words … Continue reading
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Tagged awaken, born again, born blind, buddha, enlightenment, Happiness, john 9, joy, lao tzu, laughter, man born blind, transcendence
