Ram Giri Braun, Ph.D.'s Page

At times we think we are separate and alone. We struggle to get free of the ancient prison walls around our hearts and of our sense of alienation from our Source. But we are not alone.

The Soul is a mighty bird flying into the sun, not a broken-winged sparrow. Spirit is living us, and when the time is right, Love manifests in astounding ways to show us the way back home. This is what happened with Alma.

She was born into great poverty in Peru, and yet she was the richest one among all the litt… Continue

Into my quiet Thanksgiving day breaks the email of a friend who is horrified and shaken by the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. She just recently stayed at the Taj Mahal Hotel, where all the killing is taking place.

And in the same breath she writes about her tremendous excitement and gratitude of how much she is growing in higher awareness and in her love for God.

This is a powerful combination, because dealing skillfully with both sides of reality brings her groundedness, brings reality to her a… Continue

Love, joy and the end of my story.

Obviously it never happened to me before and so I was a bit surprised at the huge impact it has. A short while ago my mother died and my first reaction was a deep and abiding sense of gratitude that she died without pain and in a deep state of peace.

That was just the beginning. The blessing I have received daily since her passing are enormous.

First of all there is the love. This is what’s most important. There isn’t much to say about it, just to fee… Continue

Last week my mother died in peace and without pain at the ripe age of 96. After conducting her funeral I just returned home last night.

What has changed? Who am I now? Because you are listening – and thank you for that - I will try to give expression to that deep silent space that opened up in me, where the events of the last days are being processed.

A mother's death, I come to find out, is an enormous event. It goes right down to the bones. I assume it’s like that for all of us.

And I notic… Continue

Who Manifests What?

Everybody is ‘manifesting’ their lives these days. It is the new way to get what you want. But this thing leaves me confused. I just can’t wrap myself around it. Perhaps you can help me.

To manifest something I first ask myself, “What do I really want?” I mean - really! Yes, I want a million dollars, a perfect partner and great health - but more than that I want to be free.

I’m told I can manifest my ‘extraordinary self.’ Sounds like a great idea, but underneath my… Continue