Colorful Reactions to Holy Hell

Colorful Reactions to Holy Hell

When I set out to write my memoir, I had no idea what the overall impact would be. The only outcome I felt certain about was the backlash. While I knew the attacks would be severe, apart from trying to stand as tall and strong as possible, knowing that every word I...
Respect Should Be Earned

Respect Should Be Earned

How many times have we heard the saying, “Respect should be earned, not given.”  Then why, oh why do we readily and so often blindly hand it over to teachers in the spiritual, religious and new age communities?  In what other fields are teachers taken at face value? ...
Compassion for Oneself

Compassion for Oneself

This morning as I relaxed in my soft and comfortable easy chair, I gazed out the window at the gorgeous powder puff scattered blue sky, while listening to the birds chirping, and enjoying the fresh morning air on my face. Sunshine sparkled on the dew kissed trees that...
Meanings Revealed, Not Memories Recovered

Meanings Revealed, Not Memories Recovered

To help others, I have written a true memoir of my twenty years with Amma. However, because erstwhile friends are unable to attack the veracity of my unwelcome revelations about their teacher and organization, they have untruthfully attacked my character. And they...