God In DisguiseThe greeting, “Namaste” has been translated as “I bow to the God within you.” When you use this salutation, you…Jeffrey Chappell
Jeffrey Chappell interviewed on Transformational Talk Radio, June 3I was invited to talk on internet radio about “Answers From Silence”, my book about spirituality, on Tuesday, June 3,…Jeffrey Chappell
Spiritual SuccessI have ended up on several New Age email lists. They send announcements telling me that there is something that…Jeffrey Chappell
The Tyranny Of ThoughtIf you are seeker on a spiritual path, thoughts might seem to stand in the way of your evolution. Thoughts…Jeffrey Chappell
The Obstacles To Enlightenment“I’m not yet adequately evolved spiritually to become enlightened.” “I don’t want to give up the things that enlightenment requires…Jeffrey Chappell
Your Spiritual Path—And BeyondThere are many spiritual paths. A very small list would include: yoga wicca t’ai chi religion kaballah astrology divination meditation…Jeffrey Chappell
Meditation Techniques—And BeyondThere are many techniques for meditation. A very small list would include: Making yourself relax. Telling yourself to feel peaceful,…Jeffrey Chappell
Misconceptions of EnlightenmentTake an inventory of your concepts about what an enlightened person is like. You may find that you expect that,…Jeffrey Chappell
Definitions of EnlightenmentA reader recently asked me some very astute questions about enlightenment. The following is based on our exchange: Daniel Barash:…Jeffrey Chappell
Balancing The Material And The SpiritualA man participating in a cooking contest was asked, “What did you do to prepare for this?” He answered, “I…Jeffrey Chappell
God, Or Whatever You Want To Call It“God, or whatever you want to call it” is a phrase that is frequently heard in the spiritual community. The…Jeffrey Chappell
Having A Higher Purpose—And BeyondSometimes people discover a higher purpose to live for. When this realization arrives, it’s a turning point. It provides the…Jeffrey Chappell
Answers From Silence: An InterviewAnswers From Silence was published in the Czech language by the Eugenika publishing house in the Slovak Republic last week…Jeffrey Chappell
Having A Spiritual Experience—And BeyondIf you are someone who is evolving spiritually, you might feel that you are a human being who is having…Jeffrey Chappell
Your Peak Experience—And BeyondThere is a phenomenon that is fairly common among people who are on a path of spiritual seeking. What happens…Jeffrey Chappell
In The Zone Of Enlightenment“Being in the zone”. People speak of this in relation to such things as playing sports and performing music. It…Jeffrey Chappell
Positive Thinking—And BeyondI was listening to someone talking to a group about how to accomplish a particular project. I was waiting to…Jeffrey Chappell
Enlightened SuccessI had a conversation with a friend of mine who has read Answers From Silence. She loves the chapter about…Jeffrey Chappell
Tsunamis, Karma, and Divine RetributionSome people have said that the Japanese tsunami catastrophe was divine retribution. In a search for a meaningful explanation of…Jeffrey Chappell
The “Mr. Enlightenment” Interview, Part ThreeDear Readers: This is the final follow-up to the article on this website titled, “The Mr. Enlightenment Interview”, where Rose…Jeffrey Chappell
The “Mr. Enlightenment” Interview, Part TwoDear Readers: This is the first follow-up to the article on this website titled, “The Mr. Enlightenment Interview”, where Rose…Jeffrey Chappell
The “Mr. Enlightenment” InterviewOn December 12, 2010, Rose Rosetree interviewed me for her blog. Rose is a practitioner of spiritual healing and is…Jeffrey Chappell
Being In The Present—And BeyondThere’s a lot of talk in the spiritual community about being in the present. It is regarded as a measure…Jeffrey Chappell
Ask Your Enlightened SelfI was meditating in my office one day when a knock came at the door, which I did not answer…Jeffrey Chappell
The Enlightenment BusinessI have been told, now that Answers From Silence has been published and the website has been launched, that I…Jeffrey Chappell