Hi Everyone 👋 We tend to think of transmission as an event. Something that happens when we are in the presence of a great teacher. A moment of grace that strikes like lightning. A single, transformative encounter that changes everything. And yes, that happens. I have felt it. I have sat in the presence of beings whose stillness was so profound that my own mind stopped its chattering. I have felt the transmission pass between us—wordless, seamless, unmistakable. But here is what I have learned since then, and it has changed everything.... The transmission never ceases. It is not an event. It is a current. It flows through everything, through the trees, through the air, through the silence between words, through the kindness of a stranger, through the sound of rain on the roof. It is always there. We are just not always receptive. The great teacher is not the source of the transmission. They are the conduit. They are the ones who have become transparent enough that the current flows through them without obstruction. And the same is possible for us. We are not meant to be receivers forever. We are meant to become conduits ourselves. This is what the great Mahayana teachings point to..... the Bodhisattva path. The understanding that our awakening is not complete until we are able to offer it to others. That the transmission does not stop with us. It flows through us. The Daoists speak of the Dao, the Way that is unnamable, ungraspable, yet always present. It flows through the river. It bends the bamboo. It guides the seasons. And it flows through us when we get out of the way. So here is my question for you today.... Where is the transmission flowing in your life right now? Not the dramatic moment, the quiet ones. The small kindnesses. The unexpected moments of clarity. The gentle nudges that feel like guidance. Where is it flowing, and are you letting it flow through you to others? With love ❤️ Always Mark

Hi Everyone 👋 I know many of you are Skool community owners, so I’d like to ask you how things are going for you. I’d love to see your honest comments too. Also, if you are not a Skool community owners, what are you looking for on Skool?

You know what I love about Star Wars? Not the light sabres or the space ships (ok, maybe a little bit). It’s that George Lucas accidentally wrote a whole spiritual manual for us. The Jedi talk about the Force like it’s everywhere. Flowing through all living things. Connecting everything. Sound familiar? That’s just another word for what we’ve been calling Energy all along. Yoda’s best line? Not the backwards grammar one. It’s this: “Luminous beings are we… not this crude matter.” Meaning you are not just your stress, your bank balance, your relationship mess, or that thing someone said to you yesterday. You are light. You always were. And here’s the juicy bit for your spiritual practice today… The Jedi also knew that fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. They weren't being dramatic. They were describing what happens when you lose connection to your own good energy. When you clamp down. When you try to control instead of trust. So today – just for fun – try this.... When you feel that anxious clench in your chest… ask yourself: “Am I acting like a Jedi right now, or am I acting like a Sith Lord having a quiet meltdown?” No judgement. Just noticing. And then breathe. Feel the Force (or God, or Universe, or just the air moving in and out) flow through you. Remind yourself: “I am a luminous being having a slightly messy human day. And that’s allowed.” May the 4th be with you. But more importantly, may you be with you. The real, luminous, starry-hearted you. With Love ❤️ Always Mark

@Mark Lawrence you inspired me with your post about movies. I want to share a thought with you about my favorite movie of all time. The movie Hoosiers has always meant something special to me. I have to admit, it makes me emotional. I grew up in Indiana and had a basketball goal in my yard, so I don’t just watch this movie, I feel it. It reminds me of what it looks like when people come together, believe in each other, and step in to help one another grow. When I look at Hoosiers through the lens of the Kingdom of God, I see more than basketball. I see a coach who steps into the lives of young men and chooses to care. He does not just teach them the game. He teaches them discipline, trust, and how to support each other. Over time, the team becomes more than a team. They become a community that lifts each other up. This is how the Kingdom of God works. It shows up when we choose to stay, to believe, and to care for the people in front of us. We may not be on a basketball court, but we all have moments where we can step in and make a difference. It might be through encouragement, guidance, or simply being present. Hoosiers is a reminder that everyday people can create something meaningful when they care together. I encourage you to look this movie up, pop some popcorn, and watch it with this in mind. You may just see the Kingdom of God moving in ways you did not expect.

My post for May the 4th go with you yesterday, got me thinking, and while I'm laid up with my health issues, I have a lot of time to reflect, to connect with myself and to meditate. So, here's another post re spirituality via the movies...Today the Matrix.... Remember that moment? Neo takes the red pill and suddenly sees the code underneath everything. Bullets slow down. Walls aren't walls anymore. Here's what they don't tell you in the movie… You don't need a red pill. You already have something better: awareness..... When you sit still long enough, just five minutes, and watch your thoughts without chasing them… you start to see the matrix of your own mind. The loops. The old stories. The "I'm not good enough" programs running in the background. That's the real awakening. Not kung fu. Not dodging bullets. Just seeing clearly... Oh. That thought isn't truth, It's just a program I installed years ago. And once you see it? You can uninstall it. No spoon required. So today, ask yourself.... What's one belief you've been running that isn't even yours? Someone gave it to you. A parent. A teacher. A bad day that lied to you. You can put it down now. That's your red pill moment. With Love ❤️ Always Mark