She is Present in an Empty Tomb

She is Present in an Empty Tomb

Dear Divine Ma, What Do You Want Me to Learn Today? I’m sitting with Francis’ beloved disciple Chiara. At least—one foot away from where I am—she used to lie here, 600 years ago before they moved her body one floor below. Her coffin was made of concrete, or well...
Ridding Us of Body Consciousness

Ridding Us of Body Consciousness

Dear Divine Ma, What Do You Want Me to Learn Today? “We are trying to rid you of body consciousness. Are you willing to cooperate?” Am I ready to give that up entirely? I still like feeling in the body. The senses are still active. I am not yet above the feelings of...
Devoted to the Light

Devoted to the Light

Dear Divine Ma, What Do You Want Me to Learn Today? “Today it’s about devotion. What is it that you are devoted TO?” Well, it’s not exactly Master. Nor to Swamiji, nor to Jyotish or Devi. Nor Asha, or Shanti, nor to my best friends in Ananda Palo Alto. No, all these I...
Making Connection with God

Making Connection with God

Dear Divine Ma, What Do You Want Me to Learn Today? “Today it’s about respect. Respecting that other people have their own strengths about the ways in which they love God. Everyone does not use the same techniques, the same tools, the same prayers, the same bhav. Yet...