Panther and Growler at the Food Dish
This clip is from Harold Klemp’s 2011 talk “A Clear Message.”
Jul
23
Jul
16
For True Survival
Have you ever wished someone could see the true you? The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master sees and loves each Soul that invites his help.
This spiritual exercise helps you work with the Mahanta to renew your capacity for love and become reacquainted with your God-given survival instincts. Read More
Jul
9
Ready, Set, Go Help Your Family
By Misty, Oregon
One of the things I want to be aware of is how to help out my family during transitions in life. The Spiritual Exercises of ECK help me do just that. Being in communication with this life source every day gives me nudges about my life, ways to solve problems, and insight into my dreams.
Just before my mom’s translation (death), I had a dream about her. Read More
Jul
2
My Acres of Diamonds
In “Acres of Diamonds,” from The Road to Spiritual Freedom, Sri Harold Klemp shares a story about Russell Conwell, the founder of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A lesson the story illustrates is that we may search for wisdom or wealth far and wide, yet unnoticed treasures often remain at home in places/acres where we least expect to find them. Read More
Jun
25
To Heal an Error
Did you know it’s possible to find joy even though you’ve made a mistake? This ancient truth is found in the passage below, from The Shariyat-Ki-Sugmad, Eckankar’s sacred scriptures. It offers hope and encouragement.
Chelas, spiritual students, can be reassured of the Mahanta‘s presence, lifting their spirits even after a setback.
The spiritual exercise that follows suggests another way to sing HU, a holy name for God, for bathing in the purifying Light and Sound of God (Divine Spirit). Trust in the Mahanta’s guidance can help you understand you are always loved and never alone—no matter what may have gone sideways in your life.
Jun
18
What Is the Purpose of Life? Is Every Experience Spiritual?
This clip is from Harold Klemp’s 2010 talk “A Golden Contract.”
May
28
Dream Prophecy Brings Spiritual Guidance and Protection
This clip is from Harold Klemp’s 2005 talk “The Wonderful Ways of ECK.”
May
14
Becoming a Mature Soul—The ECK Way to Pray
By Harold Klemp
There are a lot of people who pray to God in the wrong way. They want others to do things their way, so they use prayer to control others and bring about their own wishes. It’s like a basketball team praying together before a game: “Dear God, help us win.” Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the court the other guys are busy doing the same thing. What kind of prayer is that? Read More
May
7
How to Let Go without Feeling Guilty
By Harold Klemp
Q: Can you give a spiritual insight on: How to expand into a more patient, more loving being? How to let go of attitudes or people that are hurting me spiritually? How to let go of them without having feelings of sin or guilt?
A: Yours is an excellent question. It bothers others too. The key is “without having feelings of sin and guilt,” because that phrase puts the concern into down-to-earth living.
Notice how changes in nature are most often over eons of time. The heat and cold of desert mountains set rocks to tumble—one here, another there. Eons pass. But the ages see those mountains turn into gentle, rolling hills. Read More
Apr
30
A Fork in the Road
The question below (by Jack, age 19, California) is answered by Harold Klemp, spiritual leader of Eckankar.
Q: I feel that I am at a crossroads. I know the path people want me to take, but I am unsure if that’s what I really want. With such complicated decisions ahead of me, how do I know what is truly best for me as Soul?
A: Soul loves experience. Crossroads are a vital, though unsettling, part of living. In a way, Soul sings though the human self weeps.
Sometimes we have to play along with people who virtually demand we do their bidding. Time used in this way can be put to good use: letting us meet key people to help us in the future, gaining new knowledge or skills, or teaching us patience.
So how will you know what is truly best for you? You learn by doing. Experience will make it sparkling clear if there’s a better direction for you.
A bit of advice is to not burn your bridges behind you. You may need them later.