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Light on Sunburst Sanctuary
Light on Sunburst Sanctuary - Amidst the Wild Things Our trail camera captured this photo of a mountain lion walking at midday on a popular, though somewhat remote Sanctuary path. Yes, Sunburst Sanctuary is an intentional wildlife sanctuary, as well as a sanctuary for...
Finding the Miracle of Today
by Dawn King • We’re always happy to have a sudden pleasant surprise, especially something that seems like a miracle. But every day offers us numerous mini-miracles, in which we can find just as much happiness and pleasure. Life is richer and more supportive when...
This Great Show
by Jake Collier • We refer to life here as being part of the show. In this great show that goes on every microsecond of time, there are heroes and villains, there’s drama and action, and there’s sometimes seemingly insurmountable obstacles. When we go to a movie, we...
Light on Sunburst Sanctuary
Light on Sunburst Sanctuary - Behind the Scenes - WATER At Sunburst Sanctuary water is in the creek, especially after a rain. There are also springs and wells, water tanks, and underground pipelines; all of these need maintenance. Sometimes repairs and improvements...
A Date With God
by David Adolphsen • I’ve been reflecting lately on my relationship with Spirit. It’s a relationship that started when, as a young adult, I became aware of my attraction to the inner world, to the love and complete feeling of connectedness that can happen in a life...
Betting on the Human Race
by Swami Beyondananda • I don't know about you, but I'm inspired. I'm like, "Start the world! I want to get on!" Yes, the shift has hit the fan. And if you're not a fan of shifting now, you will be soon. The planets and stars have done their part. Now it's time for...
Light on Sunburst Sanctuary
Light on Sunburst Sanctuary – Thankful for Winter Rain • Despite California’s widespread drought, Sunburst Sanctuary was recently blessed with generous rainfall. Nine inches in two days was enough to soak the dry land, but not so much as to cause extensive damage. A...
Our Sixth Sense, Intuition
by Norman Paulsen, Sunburst Founder • Intuition has always been important in my life. When I was a small boy, intuition led me to the basement of the old Lompoc Library where I met a holy messenger. I’ll share another story from my youth. Bud Bouchard was a...
Cultivating Divine Love
by Patty Paulsen • We’re each existing in our little spot on a tiny part of planet Earth, and all around us is space. As far as the mind can envision—even to the farthest of galaxies and the deepest of seas—Divine Consciousness is there. It’s everywhere, in every...
Birthday of Sunburst Founder, Norman Paulsen
February 3 • the birthday of Norman Paulsen, Sunburst Founder • Today we honor Sunburst’s founder, Norman Paulsen. He carried forward the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, and Kriya Yoga, that any who ask: “Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going after this...