In a hurry to get somewhere? Relax.
Having goals is essential. Most people have a natural desire to accomplish things and use their talents and abilities to find fulfillment, and make a contribution, and goals give us…
Day by Day
We live in a culture where people want results fast. As a product of my culture, I want this too, and yet my life experience has shown me that few…
Bringing pain to the path
Those of you who read this newsletter know that I am a spiritual practitioner. Being a spiritual practitioner can take many forms and each of you surely follows your own…
Clear a space for something new
Are there changes you would like to see in your life but don’t know how to make them happen? Have you already tried to make a change but feel as…
Trust
It's spring in many parts of the world, and, as we are all a part of nature, we feel a sense of awakening, of energy, and perhaps of anxiety at…
Spontaneous Gratitude
We have a yearly holiday in this country, Thanksgiving, in which we are to give thanks for our blessings. It’s a nice tradition, and one in which people of all…
Back to the body, back to the breath
Teachers always say to get into the habit of practicing mindfulness when your life is relatively peaceful. This will help you when things get challenging—as they do and will for…
Become more of who you truly are
In our culture, youth is often praised and aging is seen as a deficit. But as we get older, we gain access to a deeper kind of wisdom than we…
Inner Work, Outer Work: Plant The Seeds for Change
All of us want to achieve particular things in our lives. It’s the nature of human beings to always think, create, innovate. We want to move the external pieces, create…
You are more than you think you are
During this time when the days grow shorter and the world is in a state of great change, it’s more important than ever to train ourselves to focus on what…
