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Recently, I was asked to contribute a few words about music and spirituality for a new book entitled “The Spiritual Significance of Music” (www.musicandspirituality.com) compiled and edited by Justin St. Vincent. With his permission, I present you the link to my contribution:

http://www.musicandspirituality.com/world/linstead_johannes.pdf

Sound or vibration is the most powerful force in the universe,
and music is a divine art, to be used not for pleasure
but as a path to God-realization.
– Paramhansa Yogananda

Check out my interview with Cal Koat on World Beat Canada, where I talk about music and spirituality. Worldbeat Canada Interview

You can purchase MISTICO on iTunes here.

In the hour of sleep, look to the crescent moon. In the hour of dreams, dance with me above the earth. In the hour of dawn, look for me in the Garden of Eternity. Search for me and know that I forever await you. Separated only in form, you are never distant. Seek me, my beloved, […]

Though stars may appear crossed now, the heavenly bodies are forever changing. Attuned to the heavens as birds are to the season, man can learn to flow with the subtle movements of cosmic energy. This flow is always in harmony with love. Be aware of the changes in your body, in your consciousness, in the seasons, […]

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy. Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and […]

Join Sevara this Sunday at 10:25 am EST for online yoga broadcasted LIVE from Divine Earth! All are welcome. PASSWORD: to be announced. I MPORTANT: Please visit this link for a list of class requirements: http://divineearth.org/divineearth/node/1900 ‘ Click here to watch Sevara Yoga Donations: Pay what you can, recommended amount is $10. A word about offerings/donations: It is of the utmost importance that you […]

WASHINGTON (AFP) – A scan of brain activity can effectively read a person’s mind, researchers said Thursday. British scientists from University College London found they could differentiate brain activity linked to different memories and thereby identify thought patterns by using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The evidence suggests researchers can tell which memory of a past event a person is […]

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Tracing talent to its origins probably isn’t ever going to be a precise science, but there’s a particular and pervasive brand of genetic determinism that butts its way into discussions, in scientific circles and in the media, about everything from health to intelligence to the roots of genius. According to author David Shenk, this line of […]

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Wisdom from the classic 1970’s TV series KUNG FU.