The Beauty, Mysticism, and Metaphysics of Trees, message by Paul John Roach In this wide ranging talk we look at the connections between trees and humans, their qualities, their presence in world religions, mythology and story, and how we can appreciate the beauty, rich symbolism and wisdom in our own lives.
The Equivalent by Paul John Roach The equivalent of the wood in my head Is the wood on the hillside; The equivalent of the long ride, the green lane, the winding path, Is the dream that alerts us to the unimagined. The darkness beneath ferns Or under riverbanks Is like a closed shop of goods […]
Actualizing the Fundamental Point. In this message, based on the short but profound essay by Zen Master Dogen, we discuss how to live fully alive in the timeless moment of both ordinary and extraordinary awareness where spiritual consciousness meets everyday reality. Following Dogen’s guidance can change our lives.
Moving from knowing about Truth to experiencing it directly is often difficult. In this message we present 10 tried and true ways to move from knowing about something to experiencing it as a vibrant reality in our lives. Join me in this video as I give the message during Sunday service at Unity of Davis, […]
Listen to my message presented at Unity Spiritual Center of Albuquerque, New Mexico. What does it mean to be present to what is? There is no time or space to Spirit. So what is there?
Three Wisdom Lessons from my Grandmother Nan, my grandmother on my mother’s side of the family, was born in Pontypridd (pronounced Pont-e-preeth), Wales, in a poor area of the town in 1908. Her grandfather was a French seaman and her grandmother came from a Welsh mining family. She was a slim and striking woman […]
