Author Archives: Mataji
Meditating with Mataji
Meditating with Mataji is an entry to a wondrous peace from which the world and one’s own ego clear, without upsetting the equilibrium of peacefulness Continue reading
Still-mind meditation – Outcomes, Not Philosophy
Where does still-mind meditation come from? Who was the original teacher? Continue reading
2019 going going…. nearly 2020
2019 passing and 2020 arriving… what is in store? Continue reading
Interview – Background notes – President Yoga Australia
Rane and Jo from Flowerarts wanted to interview me as 2nd President of Yoga Australia. They sent me some questions to answer for background notes. The interview meandered away from the notes from time to time. The podcast is conversational, but these notes are probably more considered. See which you like best! Continue reading
What I Have Learnt from Teaching Meditation
Teaching meditation is very rewarding … though occasionally there are hiccups! These are the standouts Continue reading
Beliefs have no place in law
Keep beliefs out of the statute books. If beliefs work for someone, they do not have to have the weight of the law protecting them. If the desire for legal protection is just a mask to preserve discrimination against others, call it for what it is. Continue reading
The Bishop and Me
A poor Catholic girl goes to university and meets an eminent philosopher… her mind expands… she meets him later when he is a Bishop…what did she find? Continue reading
Christmas Resentment
Christmas – if it means putting the lid on resentments, do something else instead Continue reading
Anger…meditation…mindfulness… or Resilience?
Getting off anger – meditation and mindfulness work after the fact, you can learn how to nip it in the bud prior to anger arising. An angry response is a stress reaction. Continue reading
A Night in Hospital
An unexpected night in hospital with unexpected incidents… Continue reading