Category Archives: Spirituality

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THE CONSPIRITUALITY VIRUS

Conspiracy Theories In New Age Spirituality

In February I got my second jab of the Pfizer vaccine. A week before getting it a dear friend and spiritual brother of mine wrote to me to “break off” our friendship. At first, I was confused as to why because I was sure that nothing had happened between us. But as I read on I came to understand that he felt the need to break our friendship for the sole reason that I publicly posted a pic of me getting my first vaccine. As I was getting inoculated from the Coronavirus, apparently my friend had been infected by the “conspirituality” virus.

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The Essential Qualities Of A Meditation Teacher

And How They Relate To You

In the Buddhist tradition, a meditation teacher is called a “kalyana-mitta”, which means a “noble friend”, or a “spiritual companion.” They are men or women who have already walked the path and can in turn accompany you along your own journey. But are the qualities that make someone a meditation teacher or spiritual guide? I recently explored this question in a Community Call on the essential qualities of a meditation teacher, and how they relate to you.

Miles Kessler
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Meeting Others Where They’re At

Integral Podcasters Interviews Miles Kessler

I was recently interviewed by  Layman Pascal from the “Integral Podcasters.” I don’t often go into full “Integral Geekiness” on this blog but in my conversation with fellow integralist Layman, I allowed myself to be out loud and proud in our wide-ranging discussion. Our dialogue returned again and again to a core integral communication skill for meeting others where they are, but not leaving them there.

Layman Pascal Interviews Miles Kessler Of The Integral Dojo
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Aikido & The Spiritual Path

Iwama Dialogues w/ Miles Kessler & Bjorn Saw

Nothing makes life more meaningful than committing to something greater than yourself. Making such a commitment will lead you to discover your greater potential, and what is more meaningful than that?  These days my most immediate commitments are to family and career. But for decades now I have been engaged in 2 longterm practice commitments that brought profound meaning to my life. These are none other than Aikido & The Spiritual Path.

Miles Kessler & Bjorn Saw
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“Resonate” – Ginny Whitelaw Roshi

Zen And The Way Of Making A Difference

On July 12th, 2020 the Integral Dojo held a Community Call with Ginny Whitelaw. Ginny is a Zen Roshi, Aikido Sensei, a former NASA Biophysicist, and an author. In this post, I’m publishing the replay of this community call where Ginny Roshi lead a mini-workshop on the title of her soon to be released book “Resonate – Zen And The Way Of Making A Difference .”

Ginny Whitelaw Roshi
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Spiritual Resiliency

The Edge Of The Comfort Zone And Beyond

If there is anything we’ve learned in these challenging times, it’s that resiliency is not a given. It must be earned. Facing life’s challenging experiences will develop resiliency… if you face them with courage, patience, and a little faith. However, if you want to grow your capacity for resiliency then there is no substitute for a developmental practice. Any practice that is committed, long-term, and keeps you at the edge of your comfort zone will gradually develop your physical, psychological, emotional, and yes, even spiritual resiliency. 

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Inner Resilience During A Pandemic

Miles Kessler On The Embodiment Podcast

It is no understatement to say that we have all been tested during this current Coronavirus and COVID-19 crisis. It is in times like this that you get to see both the depth and limitation, of your own inner resilience. Recently, I was invited to once again join my old friend Mark Walsh on The Embodiment Podcast to explore the question: what does it mean to have inner resilience during a pandemic?

Miles Kessler On The Embodiment Podcast

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Meditation Coaching For Coaches

With "Wellbeing" Expert Celynn Morin

Last fall I offered free meditation coaching sessions to a limited number of people in my audience.  Those who participated were a varied group of meditators that ranged from novice to experienced that included therapists and leadership trainers, martial artists and dancers, people who follow traditional meditation schools, and people who had an eclectic collection of meditation methods. In the following coaching demo, I work with Celynn Morin who is herself, a wellbeing coach.

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10 Meditation Posts For Tapping Your Spiritual Resource

Meditation For Uncertain Times

A fact that becomes immediately clear for everyone in this Coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic is that our resources are not as stable as we thought. From good health, to work and income, to face masks, to toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and everything in between. And even though we do everything we can to be smart, safe, and secure in these times, we realize that it is all really beyond our control. This is why meditation has always been called your very own spiritual resource. Because it is always there to support you no matter what is going on the world around you. I went through my archives and picked out 10 posts on meditation and spirituality that I think are helpful resources to everyone through these uncertain times. With Love.

Your Meditation Resource For Uncertain Times w/ Miles Kessler