By Stephen Russell-Lacy What is enlightenment? It’s a word we hear often—in spiritual talks, in books, even in casual conversation. And at its heart is a simple image: light. When we say, “The light dawned,” or “She threw light on the matter,” we’re speaking in metaphors—but ones that point to something deeper. Light shows us the … Continue reading What is enlightenment?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy What is the source of enlightenment? It’s a question that’s been asked in many forms, over the centuries. What is it that helps us truly see? Not just look—but see things as they are, beneath the surface appearance. Whether it’s the nature of the people around us, the significance of what we own, … Continue reading Where does higher light come from?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Introduction I’ve long been struck by something Albert Einstein once said: “I am a deeply religious nonbeliever – this is a somewhat new kind of religion.” It’s a statement that seems paradoxical… yet perhaps not. Einstein clearly sensed something sacred at the heart of existence, while at the same time feeling alienated from … Continue reading 7 ways religion could be better
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Hello there. Lovely to have you with me. Today, I want to have a quiet chat about something I think many of us feel — but often struggle to put into words. And that’s spirituality. Now, before you click away thinking this is all a bit “floaty” or new-agey, don’t worry — … Continue reading Does being spiritual matter?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy What Happens to Selfish People? Let’s talk about selfishness. Not in a finger-wagging way—more like, why does it seem that the more self-centred someone is, the less joy they actually have in life? Ever noticed that? The people who are always grabbing for more—more stuff, more praise, more attention—don’t exactly radiate peace or … Continue reading Destiny of selfish people
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Is there selfishness after death? That might sound like an odd question at first, but it’s one that makes a surprising amount of sense when you really think about it. Especially if you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night wondering what happens after we die. Do we float off into some peaceful, … Continue reading Is There Selfish Greed After Death?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Now there’s a question that’s probably crossed most of our minds at some point, especially late at night when the lights are off and the world feels a bit too quiet. It’s one of those big, timeless questions: If we do continue after death, do we still get to be ourselves? Or do … Continue reading Will I Still Be Me In An Afterlife?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Let’s be real for a moment. Death freaks a lot of us out. We may not talk about it over breakfast, but it’s one of those things that lurks in the back of our minds especially when we get older — like a browser tab that’s always open. Sometimes we try to … Continue reading What happens to me after I die?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy We can think of love and light as a beautiful, transcendent part of existence — something bigger than just you or me. But here’s a question that’s might have been on your mind: can something so vast and cosmic also be something to do with the idea of what is human? Is there … Continue reading Is there a human side to transcendence?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy So, I’ve written before about this big, beautiful idea of love and light—as something deeper than just feel-good fluffy stuff, something transcendent. But lately, I’ve been wondering: how do we actually connect with it? What gets us in sync with that deeper awareness? Mindfulness: A Back Door to Love & Light? Let’s … Continue reading Contemplating Love And Light