Category Archives: Book

Now published to Amazon KDP! Plus Draft2Digital Here is the art used for my cover plus another second version which is the “explanation” The writing on the second artwork says: Yogi Dream – Explanation. (Authors acrylic art on original print) … Continue reading →

Consists of: 1-MANTRA YOGA Using mantras for Enlightenment. The mantra seeks to make our enlightenment a practical experience. Something we can do through the body and mind down to the tips of our toes and through all emotional mental and … Continue reading →

My book are published in black & white,so here are a couple of color pics of when I was a Sadhu/Swami in India.s Paramhansa Swami Ganeshi Giri 1975 Gujerat India Paramhansa Swami Ganeshi Giri in Procession held by villagers. Moving … Continue reading →

Steps 5 onward. Step 5: Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Admitting to the higher power, oneself, and another person the wrongs done I admitted to myself, and to counselor/s, … Continue reading →

“About Raymond” has been updated. My Home Page Some info here: About Raymond In my younger years, from 1976, I was a monk in India for 10 years. (Ganesh Giri Paramhansa). Four books written to 2022. I write & talk … 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 →

Currently being written – provisionally in Chap 8 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 … Continue reading →

Book in progress! It’s all about sex – or is it? 21st July 2022 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 … Continue reading →

Book in progress! “strengths & Strengths” 19th July 2022 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, … Continue reading →