The subject of shamanism comes up a lot in Toltec teachings. People are naturally intrigued. They want to know what kind of beings shamans really are. Are they magicians, sorcerers…scientists? Do shamans have superpowers? Are shamans born, or can anyone…
We all know the irresistible pull of self-importance and self-judgment. Although they seem to be two opposing things, they offer clear evidence of only one thing: the self. The self is difficult to define, and yet it’s used to having…
I like February. It’s a modest month, lingering just long enough to remind us that winter isn’t over before yielding to the madness of March. And right in the middle of our cold weather fatigue, February gives us a heart-warming…
Getting along with other people is a constant challenge, but one that’s worth our time and effort. Relationships are the most important part of being human. We’re happiest when we’re able to share love with another person. We feel safe…
This is the time of year when cultural traditions around the globe celebrate the wonder of renewal. In the northern hemisphere, the longest nights of winter are dwindling, inviting the possibility of new birth. In the south, springtime has yielded…
The wisest among us can see beyond words, beyond stories, and recognize himself as the life that courses through all matter. There’s a word in the Toltec tradition for such a person, and its implications go far. The word is…
Common sense tells us there is only one Truth: life and death. To put it differently, there is only energy and matter. One is the eternal force of creation, and the other cannot survive without that force. It’s not so…
You may have noticed how your mind comments on what’s going on, all day long. You think, in other words. We humans think a lot. Thinking seems harmless enough– our thoughts keep us company, after all. When there’s no one…
Imagination is our greatest power. If we humans can imagine something, we can make it real. We can use it against ourselves or we can use it to benefit our dream and all of humanity. The Three Questions explores a…