Author Archives: giribaba

No more monasticism! Now our “Divine-ness” is not conditional. One doesn’t need to be a monk or sit away from society, family or friends. Yes you can have friends! Or pets! This is a somewhat new direction for the tradition … Continue reading →

As being written! What or Who is God? “I have a kind & loving God”. I don’t think that is God! “My God isn’t responsible for the bad things in life” Again – not God! “Enlightenment is being happy & … Continue reading →

Now I repeat my mantras when I walk, run, drive & even at times when sleeping. If I’m the slightest bit conscious, I can be connected to at least one simple mantra sound. Dreams can present with enough conscious intrusion … Continue reading →

Acceptance is surrender The problem with most of our lives is simple: that we don’t accept who we are where we are, what we’ve got, and what’s happening. If I become a spiritual practitioner & try to clear this problem, … Continue reading →

“strengths & Strengths” There are “strengths” & then there are “Strengths”. They are important for a number of reasons. I am aware of the “Strengths Model” that has been around for over ten years, & has been used by mental … Continue reading →

It’s all about sex – or is it? I suppose it is all about sex. Even until the end of life the urge to engage in sexual activity can be quite strong. The urge to procreate has been not just … Continue reading →

Addictions Food is no. 1! Thus we are all addicts! My list starts with food, then relationships, then sex, and only then, alcohol and drugs. Followed by a miscellany of internet/phone, media and T.V., shopping and gambling –in whatever order … Continue reading →

Steps 1 to 5 The 12-step model (One way out of the darkness!). Traditional A.A. and other versions Step 1. We admitted we were powerless over (substance or behavior issue in question), that our lives had become unmanageable. Admitting powerlessness … Continue reading →

Eastern Spirituality in a Western World Gurus, Yoga, Kundalini, Mantras (And much more!) I will be posting this book bit by bit! Preface to Grace Divine Journey This book is a “compendium” of my previous three books. There is a … Continue reading →

The whole book – bit by bit! Chapter 1 In and out of India How it began. (Very briefly) I left home I London in 1965. I was 17 years old and had at that time been restless to wander … Continue reading →