There is nothing new to get. You have on the other hand, to get rid of your ignorance, which makes you think you are other than Bliss. For whom is this ignorance? It is to the ego. Trace the source of the ego. Then the ego is lost and Bliss remains over. It is eternal You are That, here and now... This is the master key for solving all doubts. The doubts arise in the mind. The mind is born of the ego. The ego rises from the Self. Search the source of the ego and the Self is revealed.... Continue reading

I spread myself thinly over a number of projects, jobs, commitments, people... It says it in my astrology. I have four jobs; teaching, marking and coordinating in three separate locations. Actually make that 5 jobs if I count working as a mum. I write two blogs and manage 3 facebook pages. I'm a mother, a disciple, a wife, a friend. I try to practice living in the present. I try lots of things. I pray for consistency, strength and regularity. I went to the Satyananda Yoga ashram on the weekend. The leaves were divine, everything was. There were so many... Continue reading

We escaped for the weekend to a lovely local hotel. The east coast of Australia is so beautiful. It was therapeutic to fall asleep and wake up listening to and taking deep breaths of ocean prana. We finished long conversations, walked, swam and did everything at our chosen leisurely pace. We walked to an Arabic Lounge, watched a belly-dancer, drank cocktails and smoked an apple hookah. My favourite part after diving in the ocean was - as all mothers would appreciate - lying in bed, being. Continue reading

"Religions are just pointers. They point to the goal which is spirituality." ~ A‏mma ~ Continue reading

He's developed his winter coat now and he is coming home a little earlier each evening. His face suggests contentment and happiness. He moves the doona around in his claws and positions himself carefully in the nooks of our bodies. Cold nights, a full belly, warm beds to choose from and a strong, steady purr. Blessed be Yogi. "The Yogi is superior to the ascetic. He is deemed superior even to those versed in sacred lore. The Yogi is superior even to those who perform action with some motive. Therefore Arjuna, do you become a Yogi." ~ Bhagavad-Gita VI:46 ~ Continue reading

And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. ~ Kahil Gibran ~ Continue reading

* Beloved Self. We welcome the gentleness of May. May's birthstone is the emerald which means love or success. For May festivals and celebrations relevant to your own philosophy and kinship have a look here. Welcome to this new rhythm of Obaitori. On the first of the month I'll be bring you 'sponsors.' But not the regular type of sponsors, they won't cost you any money, they won't create envy, jealousy or passion but these sponsors will be in the form of the virtues of angels, fairies, saints and sages. Instead I hope they give you tools, inspiration, skills, hope,... Continue reading

"At the moment of waking up, before getting out of bed, get in touch with your breath, feel the various sensations in your body, note any thoughts and feeling that maybe present, let mindfulness touch this moment, Can you feel your breath? Can you perceive the dawning of each in breath? Can you enjoy the feeling of the breath freely entering your body in this moment? “Breathe in I smile, breathe out I calm my body, dwelling in the present moment, it is a wonderful moment.” Thich Nhat Hanh Continue reading

Many traditions use stories to teach great spiritual truths. Here, on Sundays, some of these stories will be re-told. They can be understood by adults & children. Where possible I will suggest a children's picture book that teaches the same or similar story. *** *** *** One young man went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the initial interview, and now would meet the director for the final interview. The director discovered from his CV that the youth's academic achievements were excellent. He asked, "Did you obtain any scholarships in school?" the youth answered... Continue reading

Success is hastened or delayed by one’s habits. It is not your passing inspirations or brilliant ideas so much as your everyday mental habits that control your life. ~ Paramhansa Yogananda~ My prayer is for consistency. Consistency in prayer, love, positive thought word and deed. Consistency in folding laundry and putting it away, in writing letters to loved ones, in visiting my grandmother, in energy levels and good parenting. Consistency in providing nutrient dense meals for my family, in chanting, smiling, giving and mood. Consistency in equilibrium - being happy no matter what. Lady hear my prayer. How I hope... Continue reading

"Our hearts are the shrine; that is where God should be installed. Our good thoughts are the flowers to worship the Divine. Good deeds from the worship, good words form the hymns and love forms the offering." ~ Amma ~ Take precious care of yourself today. Love Katie x Continue reading

Today is your day, your mountain is waiting, so get on your way. ~ Dr. Seuss ~ Yesterday is gone and its tale told. Today new seeds are growing. ~ Rumi ~ To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. ~ Oscar Wilde ~ Whatever you do or dream you can do – begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ~ Continue reading

"Within the structure of our mind, there is a level of awareness about our identity that has existed since the time of our birth. Later on, this awareness is combined with the samskaras, karmas and impressions, as well as with the education that we receive in life. As a result, we seem to look at ourselves in a particular way, which becomes our measurement of our self-image. When we begin to appreciate that self-image, then I think it becomes self-esteem, an appreciation of what we are. If I do not have any appreciation of what I am, then I may... Continue reading

Beloved Self. We welcome the beauty of April. The month of Venus. Welcome to this new rhythm of Obaitori. On the first of the month I'll be bring you 'sponsors.' But not the regular type of sponsors, they won't cost you any money, they won't create envy, jealousy or passion but these sponsors will be in the form of the virtues of angels, fairies, saints and sages. Instead I hope they give you tools, inspiration, skills, hope, devotion and faith for your journey. They will include an Ity, a Healing Oracle Fairy card and an Archangel card from Doreen Virtue's... Continue reading

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My mother and father met in the womb. Their pregnant mother's lived in the same street, Lyndhurst Ave, Gladesville in the 1940's. When my mother was born in the July my nan - pregnant with my father - came down to bath the newborn. She needed practice. A family joke runs that this is the first time mum kicked dad. Their first photo taken that still survives today, is of them sitting together at a party aged 2. We still have their 'love letters.' One describes a story about a duck. Neither of them were allowed the duck so they... Continue reading

We all had a satisfying weekend. I took the children to Satyananda Yoga Mangrove and Dazla fitted out a new yoga centre. The weather was hearty and warm with massive cumulus clouds in the blue sky. The ashram was filled with lovely people, faces old and new. I unexpectantly met up with someone I used to work with at uni and it was such a joy to see his face and his heart little changed - a heart filled with light. At the Sivananda Math Chai Stall on the Sunday morning we were spoilt with delights from the 'Yoga, Food... Continue reading