Question 41
At times your teachings appear to be in the Advaita tradition of non-duality and no-self. At other times, you seem very dualistic as when you write "Every leaf falling from every tree is falling in exactly the way that God planned." You also speak of the Creator and the Creation. Please clarify.
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Question 42
I'm reading your book, Journey into Now, and I come across the phrase "truth of life" often. I'm not sure what you mean by this and I didn't see a glossary. Can you specifically define what you mean by "truth of life"? u also speak of the Creator and the Creation. Please clarify.
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Question 43
In your latest book, you say that there is a fundamental choice available to us. Either we are fully present in the NOW (Heaven) or we are in the mind (Hell). Do 'we' have a choice, or is it destiny? Advaita says there is no choice because there is no 'you' present.
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Question 44
Who is your God , or what God do you believe in?
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Question 45
What are we to make of the myriad of teachers out there today who claim or imply that they are self-realized. Are there levels of realization? If not, are they short of the mark and deluded somehow? Can teachers of a lesser attainment (if there is such a thing) guide their students only so far, and then they would have to meet a more evolved teacher or Master to finish the journey? Surely not all of the Advaita teachers today are fully awakened.
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Question 46
I have been a spiritual seeker almost all my life. I have had many wonderful experiences and feel I have grown and evolved immensely. However, there is still one area which I feel has not changed much and that is my fear of dying. How can I overcome this fear of death?
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Question 47
Is it possible to think and be present?
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Question 48
As an “unconscious” parent, how can I help my daughter stay in the world of the present moment?
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Question 49
I am deeply distressed with my life as I approach my 50’s. I have always considered myself to be a compassionate, spiritual and aware person. I was kidnapped and raped at knife point at 23, widowed suddenly at 32 with 2 children, and recently divorced. There have also been many unfortunate deaths in my immediate family. Though I am a seeker who reads, meditates, and studies, I have become fearful, depressed, full of anxiety and extremely lonely. I feel like I’m wasting my life and can’t seem to find a way toward peace and happiness. Can you help?
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Question 50
You speak of a hierarchy of repressed emotions as follows: anger, hurt, need, and fear. I gather from what you say that our needs, other than for survival, are an illusion. Is awareness of these needs all that is necessary for them to be met and to move beyond them? Is there some action we must take?
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