London 2012 Olympics- Can Sport Be Spiritually Significant?
In between the parachute jumps, fireworks and flying Mary Poppins in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics , I began to contemplate some of the deeper meaning of the Olympics as I watched the parade of nations. I thought about how the world comes together...
Super Moon – Spiritual Symbolism
One time I sat down in a lawn chair in my front yard to watch the moon rise. If the skies are clear tonight (unlikely if as cloudy as it is right now), I should do the same again for the biggest full moon of 2012 - called a perigee moon or supermoon. The moon will be...
The Golden Boat
Most mornings after I finish meditating, I turn to a list of achievements detailing activities and accomplishments by my meditation teacher Sri Chinmoy. The set of cards produced in 2008 (one year after Sri Chinmoy's passing) provides a day-by-day view of notable...
Philadelphia Christ Church Concert
On July 1, 2012 - the Sunday before the July 4th holiday, a unique concert was held in historic Christ Church in Philadelphia. This church located in the Old City section of Philadelphia was founded in 1695 and is a National Historic Landmark. It is the birthplace of...
Happy 25th Anniversary – Peace Run/World Harmony Run
25 years ago today the first ever Peace Run kicked off in New York City with live coverage on the NBC Today Show on television. In a book about the run's history, Shambhu Neil Vineberg, the Peace Run's then executive director shares: Grammy Award-winning record...
Season of Giving
During this holiday season, my thoughts turn to a different way to approach "giving". Traditionally I share in charitable activities such as adopting a family to give presents to and contributing to the Toys for Tots drive. This year my finances necessitated a...