A Blessing for the New Year

by Pierre Pradervand, first shared in January 2018 and still so relevant today! We bless this coming year for the innumerable opportunities for good that will manifest as we open up to their possibility. We bless You, divine Love for the unknown blessings that are...

The Permanence of Joy

Major religious festivals such as Christmas, Eid-el-Fitr for Muslims, Hanukkah for Jews, Diwali or Krishna Jyanti for Hindus and many others are simply the historically created cultural expressions pointing to a few eternal truths common to many religious...

Awakening to Your Cosmic Purpose

By Nicolae Tanase – Excellence Reporter on June 7, 2025 Excellence Reporter is a unique, contemplative online journal and multimedia platform dedicated to exploring one of humanity’s most enduring questions: “What is the meaning of life?” Founded and curated...

The practice of blessing – a return to the Self

Guest blog by Fabrice Pinel The practice of blessing is often considered a powerful spiritual tool, a source of well-being and miracles. It is less often perceived as a spiritual path in its own right, offering a complete and structured journey of self-realization....

The Gentle Art of Blessing

This month’s blog is a review by Helena Regan of Pierre’s book  The Gentle Art of Blessing, published July 19, 2025, on Goodreads.com.  Years after its initial publication, this book continues to touch and change lives.  Thank you for this lasting gift to humanity,...

Excerpt from “The Force of Kindness” – Sharon Salzberg

Our guest blog this month is an excerpt from Sharon Salzberg’s book The Force of Kindness. Sharon is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to...