Category Archives: Authors

First Episode of “Nurturing the Spiritual Spelunker in All of Us”

Posted on January 5, 2015 by new desert

You said spelunking? The show airs Thursday, January 8th, at 3PM EST, 21 heures Paris time. http://www.voiceamerica.com/promo/episode/82610 Please tune in! Gilles Nurturing the Spiritual Spelunker in All of Us

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Another Brilliant Quote from Karlfried Graf Dürckheim – The Path of Initiation

Posted on December 30, 2014 by new desert

Hello folks, Here is another brilliant passage from Karlfried Durckheim, excerpted from The Path of Initiation, that touches upon the core of our existence, and our reason for Being. I read something of the same vein last night from Brother … Continue reading →

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Go with your intuition which is always divinely guided

Posted on December 22, 2014 by new desert

Hello folks, Saul’s message below (via John Smallman) is a very beautiful article, and it speaks dearly to me. I experienced three times in three days days this conflict –or struggle–between the loud and pressing voice of the ego and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Life of Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted on December 5, 2014 by new desert

Celebrating the life and work of Rainer Maria Rilke, born December 4, 1875 “Everywhere transience is plunging into the depths of Being… It is our task to imprint this temporary, perishable earth into ourselves so deeply, so painfully and passionately, … Continue reading →

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The Way of Transformation – a Brilliant Quote from Karlfried Graf Dürckheim

Posted on November 26, 2014 by new desert

“The person who, being truly on the Way, falls upon hard times in the world will not, as a consequence, turn to that friend who offers him refuge and comfort and encourages his old self to survive. Rather, he will … Continue reading →

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Tilokal Lake (the Frozen Lake)

Posted on November 20, 2014 by new desert

Tilokal Lake (“The Frozen Lake”) In this high place it is as simple as this, leave everything you know behind. Step toward the cold surface, say the old prayer of rough love and open both arms. Those who come with … Continue reading →

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Go Deeper than Love

Posted on October 4, 2014 by new desert

Go Deeper than Love Go deeper than love, for the soul has greater depths, love is like the grass, but the heart is deep wild rock molten, yet dense and permanent. Go down to your deep old heart, and lose … Continue reading →

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Book of Hours, II, 16 — Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted on September 25, 2014 by new desert

Book of Hours, II, 16 — Rainer Maria Rilke II, 16 How surely gravity’s law, strong as an ocean current, takes hold of even the strongest thing and pulls it toward the heart of the world. Each thing – each … Continue reading →

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Back into my Calling!

Posted on August 14, 2014 by new desert

Back into my Calling! Today is a beautiful day. It is mostly sunny, I mean when the sun doesn’t play hide and seek with the clouds, and cool. It feels pleasant, like a breezy summer day. It is good to … Continue reading →

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I believe in all – Je crois by Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted on July 28, 2014 by new desert

I believe in all — Rainer Maria Rilke I believe in all that has never yet been spoken. I want to free what waits within me so that what no one has dared to wish for may for once spring clear without … Continue reading →

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