Have you ever looked back on an experience in your life and wished you’d seen things more clearly before you got into that doomed relationship, or you said those hurtful things, or you wasted so much time on an endeavor that did nothing to nourish your true self? It has happened to all of us. We just don’t seem to […]

We’ve all heard the expression, “You are your own worst enemy.” In fact, it’s a theme that runs through all the sacred texts and philosophies since the beginning of time. Most likely we’ve seen this principle operating in ourselves. Perhaps it was in a moment when we caught ourselves doing the very thing we didn’t want to do. Or we […]

Is it possible for fear to disappear? Let’s find out. And let me say at the outset, I’m not talking about the fear of meeting a bear or driving through a forest fire. These are natural fears based in physical danger. We can’t and don’t want to get rid of them. No, I’m taking about the fear of things that […]

The fact that you’re reading this right now makes me think that perhaps you have certain feelings about your life that I am very familiar with, because I feel them as well. It’s a feeling that something is missing. That there must be more to life than what our daily experiences provide. That we’re part of a great mystery, something […]

The other day I had an experience I’ve had countless times during my life, and I think it’s likely that you have had it too. I was going about my usual morning routine when unbidden, and without my awareness, a memory of a past, painful experience crept into my consciousness and took over my heart and mind. I was caught […]

We all know the feeling of wanting to break out of our skin, to drop all the self-limiting ideas that hold us captive, and be who we really are. But when the moment of challenge comes, it seems so much easier to just go down the usual path. To fawn before that intimidating person. Or follow that old self-harming habit. […]

We all have negative reactions, probably multiple times every day. We spill coffee grounds on the counter. We’re already running late when we’re stuck in traffic. Then, here comes that snide remark from a coworker. By now we’re ready to blow up. Multiply that by 8 billion people, and we can almost see the cloud of negativity hanging over humanity. […]

As the New Year approaches, many of us feel moved to make a fresh start in life. We want to live in a way that is more personally fulfilling, as well as more beneficial to others. But with all the division we see in the world today, and all the cruelty it brings, we may question the transformative power of […]

For many of us who live in the United States, it’s Thanksgiving week; one of many thanksgiving celebrations held around the world. The dates and customs may vary across traditions, but what they have in common is setting aside a time to consciously consider the beautiful gift of life we’ve been given, and remember, with gratitude, those greater forces that […]

Some things never change. And one thing that hasn’t changed over the millennia is the utmost importance to us of our relationships with others — especially with our partners in life. Countless songs and novels speak of the glory and the heartache of love. Our own experiences with love, good or bad, are an endless source of fascination to us. But […]