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(This article was first published in 1994, and has now been rewritten and updated by the author, Stuart Camps – November 15, 2020) The Lakota Sioux maintain a centuries-old legend involving two warriors from the region known today as Dakota. … Continue reading →

As Ramana Maharshi was nearing the end of his human life (1879-1950), one of the ashram peacocks flew onto the roof above his bed, making a loud rattle and clatter. Hearing the bird, Ramana asked, “Has anyone fed the peacock … Continue reading →

Time spent with camels and other animals, and human and spiritual mentors, has shown me that good leadership is actually about the collective transcending of separateness and thing-ness. At its simplest, true leadership is an offering or invitation to fulfill … Continue reading →

The large orangutan sits beneath trees at the forest’s edge, gazing across farmlands and logging tracts. The human apes moving around the palm-oil plantations appear confused and bewildered to the calm old forest man.

Somewhere in the mid 70’s, Adi Da Samraj gathered with a group of people late into one night. At some point, he asked the women to leave the room and continued with the men. Advocating for full adult responsibility, he … Continue reading →

It must be said that the heart, both human and non-human, is not afraid.