by Rick Baldwin | Mar 24, 2022 | Spirituality
Summary: This article debunks common myths about meditation that often discourage people from practicing it. Meditation is not inherently spiritual, nor does it require a trance-like state or a completely silent mind. It is also flexible in terms of posture and hand...
by Rick Baldwin | Mar 8, 2022 | Spirituality
Summary: This article explores the idea that we are not our minds and that the mind’s tendency to create separation is a major obstacle on the spiritual path. By identifying with the mind, we reinforce a sense of individuality that leads to division and suffering. The...
by Rick Baldwin | Feb 10, 2022 | Spirituality
Summary: The article challenges the widely accepted notion of the “spiritual journey,” arguing that it is an illusion. Spirituality is not about progress, self-improvement, or gaining anything—it’s about realizing what is already present. The idea of a journey fuels...
by Rick Baldwin | Feb 7, 2022 | Spirituality
Summary: This article explores the nature of opinions and how they often serve as mental shortcuts rather than thoughtful conclusions. It suggests that opinions can become unconscious habits tied to ego and identity, rather than genuine reflections of truth. By...
by Rick Baldwin | Feb 6, 2022 | Spirituality
To truly be recognized as a god, a being must uphold its own moral principles far better than its followers do. A god that lives by a “do as I say, not as I do” standard is nothing more than a manipulative figure, unworthy of worship or devotion. For instance, a god...
by Rick Baldwin | Jan 21, 2022 | Spirituality
When I meditate, I’m not trying to “do” anything. I’m not pushing for something to happen, and I don’t expect anything to happen either. Meditation is just about aligning myself with what already is. It’s about being aware of the present moment—the truth of “nowness.”...
by Rick Baldwin | Jul 27, 2021 | Spirituality
“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.” – Matthew 10:14, The (Christian) Bible “In Biblical times, when leaving Gentile cities, pious Jews often shook the dust from...
by Rick Baldwin | Oct 16, 2020 | Spirituality
A few years ago, I stepped away from all spiritual practices, including meditation, despite having just learned its “how-to.” This spiritual “fast” lasted 10 years. Yet, without realizing it, I continued meditating—through ASMR videos on YouTube. For those unfamiliar,...
by Rick Baldwin | Oct 7, 2020 | Spirituality
This week, I’m staying in a secluded cabin in north Georgia while working on an art project for a client. The isolation is nice because I don’t have to interact with people much, except when I need supplies or work on the project itself. Yet, I’ve always felt a bit...
by Rick Baldwin | Oct 2, 2020 | Spirituality
We’ve been led to believe, by those who don’t truly understand, that we are less than we are. People who repeat what they’ve been told—without questioning it—have convinced us that we are flawed, limited, imperfect, and broken. You have the power to decide what to...
