“You are Love itself. Live that way.” ~ Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian I write to you with love and deep appreciation. In recent days, I have been reminded of just how precious life is. These moments of heightened awareness come to us when the heart breaks and light pours in. The relentless details of mundane life dissipate, and pure awareness… Read more →
Cultivate a Grateful Heart
“A grateful heat is a magnet that draws to us what is harmonious and good. This idea is reflected in a playful metaphysical adage: not ‘We see things as they are’, but ‘we see things as we are’.” ~Yogacharya O’Brian During this turbulent time, it is easy to get caught up in the changing events and see only gloom and… Read more →
Cultivate Firm Inner Resolve
“Remembering who we are – Self-realization – is the great purpose of life. As we fulfill this purpose of awakening, each of us has a unique and significant part to play in the awakening of the world.” ~ Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian Predictably, as the marine layer lifts, Autumn brings warmer weather to the coast. The days are growing shorter… Read more →
Beauty is Truth
“The beauty of God is vast. To enjoy flowers for their loveliness is good, but far greater is to see behind their purity and beauty the face of God.” ~Paramahansa Yogananda At this time of year, I often recall visits we’ve made to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. Just the memories of walking in the rain forest, the beauty of the… Read more →
You are a Force for Good
“We find our greatest happiness in the open field of possibility yet search endlessly for the shelter of certainty.” ~Yogacharya O’Brian As outer conditions remain unstable and beyond our control, we are likely feeling the discomfort that comes with uncertainty. Of course, outer conditions are always in a state of change and yet we often find ourselves seeking stability and… Read more →
Bring Peace to the Troubled Mind
“When we are confronted with difficulty, our thoughts can spin and tension grips the body. First aid for the troubled mind and fearful heart is to attend to the breath. It is the most accessible and reliable way to become still. Simply noticing inhalation and exhalation with the intention to become more inwardly aware restores our equilibrium. Then we can… Read more →
Open to Divine Grace
“When the surrendered heart is broken open, the underground stream of divine love rises to the surface and washes everything clean. Life shines anew.” ~Yogacharya O’Brian I have had the opportunity to touch in with others to get a sense of how they are faring during this time. While their experience is dependent upon many variables, the feeling of grief… Read more →
The Transforming Power of Breath
“Sweep away negative or self-defeating thoughts with a conscious out-breath. Welcome happiness back into your heart and mind with a conscious in-breath. It takes only one transforming moment, one breath.” Yogacharya O’Brian Breath – a natural process of the body. We don’t need to think about it, it happens automatically. Yet the breath can become a powerful tool when we… Read more →
Meditation and Study Group Returns via Zoom
We are pleased to announce that the Thursday Meditation and Study Group will be offered via Zoom starting April 2, 2020. Click here for more information. Read more →
COVID-19 Update
Dear Ones, In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are discontinuing in person offerings. We are exploring how we can support you during this time. In the meantime, please take advantage of streaming opportunities on the websites for Yogacharya O’Brian and Center for Spiritual Enlightenment (CSE). Read more →