A Casual Hike

Here we find a very short story that points to a common predicament created by thought. All thoughts and corresponding states arise in the mind. What we are allows for and observes all states yet when established in knowing our true nature, we remain utterly detached and unaffected by appearances.

Another Approach

"Another Approach" invites readers to reconsider the conventional methods of seeking peace and tranquility.

Crossing the Rubicon

I learned that the phrase “Crossing the Rubicon” originates from Julius Caesar’s decisive act of crossing the Rubicon River in 49 B.C., an action that marked the “point of no return” and led to the Roman Civil War. In this poem, the Rubicon is a metaphor for the irreversible journey toward self-realization in nonduality. To cross this river is to relinquish the illusion of the individual self, leaving behind the false sense of identity that binds one to doubt and fear. The journey requires a complete surrender of the familiar, but in this surrender, one finds a profound and liberating truth. Enjoy!

Full Stop

The poem "Full Stop" invites the reader into a deep reflection on stillness and the illusion of continuity created by the mind. It calls for surrendering the need for certainty and embracing the emptiness that paradoxically reveals fullness. Through the act of stopping, one is led to recognize the ever-present, complete nature of just This, where all desires are fulfilled by simply being.

Steadfast and True

“Steadfast and True” is a poem that arose this morning, I suppose in an attempt to capture that inspiration is transient, and also speak to the enduring power of past creative insights. There is only patience and acceptance here – the poems in “Take Heart, Seeker” and on this website remain, at least here, as True inspiration and remain a guiding light even in the apparent absence of fresh arisings. Gratitude!

Sylvia's Way

I have written poems for/about friends as I often find inspiration in their creative endeavors. Sylvia Arkilanian is a friend, artist, and photographer in Montreal who shares our love of Truth. Sylvia’s painting featured here is called “All Things Return to the One” and may be viewed at Sylvia’s website “Fresh New Eyes“.

Take Heart, Seeker

From the book "Take Heart, Seeker" - poetry by Walter Cecchini, painting by Priyam Saini.

The Giver

"The Giver" explores the themes of nature's effortless generosity. It reflects on how sunlight, breezes, and birdsong offer their presence freely, not to give something tangible but to reveal the essence of the giver itself.

The Heart of the Ocean

This poem emphasizes the contrast between surface turmoil and deep-sea tranquility. What non-duality offers is to realize stability and tranquility regardless of life circumstances!

The Temple of Silence

While a “loud and proud” personal exchange may seem to disturb the peace, one may always find refuge in The Temple of Silence! If one starts or becomes drawn into these exchanges, it happens less often, with less intensity and for a shorter duration.