Community, Inspiration, Meditation, Paramhansa Yogananda, Spiritual Teachings, Swami Kriyananda

Eyes on the Prize

by Surendra James Conti
Community, Inspiration, Meditation, Paramhansa Yogananda, Spiritual Teachings

The Great Pool of Consciousness

by Adam Trowbridge

I don’t remember much from my childhood, but I have a clear memory of being a young, starry-eyed boy of about 7 or 8 years old, thinking that the age of 40 was a really mature and grown-up age where adults really have everything all figured out. I know that I retained this memory because when I turned 40 myself … Read More

Community, Inspiration, Paramhansa Yogananda, Spiritual Teachings, Swami Kriyananda

The Gifts and Growth of Community Living at Ananda

by Gita Matlock

At Ananda, we often speak of the blessings that come from living in intentional communities rooted in high ideals and simple living. Paramhansa Yogananda envisioned these “world brotherhood colonies” as models for sustainable living in Dwapara Yuga. As he prophesied, “World brotherhood colonies will spread like wildfire!” Community creates social connections that have a measurable impact on our health and … Read More

Community, Inspiration, Spiritual Teachings, Swami Kriyananda

Service Adventure Club

by Badri Matlock

Life is nothing if not an adventure. Each new day brings opportunities to explore the vast landscape of life. How we spend our time reveals much about who we are and where we’re going, and our attitudes and approach to life often determine the pace and rhythm at which we get there. Swami Kriyananda wrote “Life is a great adventure. … Read More

Community, Inspiration, Meditation, Spiritual Teachings, Swami Kriyananda

Do Trousers Matter?

by Badri Matlock
Community, Inspiration, Spiritual Teachings

Uniting in Times of Uncertainty

by Gita Matlock

I just finished a novel about the pandemic that brought back waves of memories from that time. It remains surreal to me that on March 11, 2020, the world simply stopped. One day to the next, schools closed, businesses shuttered, and airports emptied. We couldn’t find toilet paper and scrambled to buy dry goods, just in case. Remember the bidet … Read More

Community, Inspiration, Meditation, Paramhansa Yogananda, Spiritual Teachings, Swami Kriyananda

The Fearless Heart

by Badri Matlock
Community, Inspiration, Meditation, Paramhansa Yogananda, Spiritual Teachings, Swami Kriyananda

Community of Souls

by Gita Matlock

There is a place on this earth where friends come together, live side by side, and support each other in their individual search for God. Not a cloistered monastery or ashram only for those who renounce the world, a place for everyone. In fact, there are several such places. I have the great good fortune of being born into one … Read More