Children have no problem living in a make-believe world. And the sheer joy with which they experience and recount their experiences is nothing short of contagious. But there inevitably comes a time where we are shamed for dreaming. And as a society we dismiss dreamers for having their “heads in the clouds” or “dreaming their lives [...]

When our triggers are set off, rationale is nowhere to be found. But over time, one can learn to become attuned to rising emotion or, at least, associated sensations in the body. With that practice of presence, grace is granted. Even in the space of one breath, everything can change. When we feel provoked, that space allows [...]

Authentic power is when the personality comes to serve the energy of the soul.”  ~Gary Zukav We don’t always feel powerful in our own lives. While some of us will choose to resign ourselves to that powerless state, others will overcompensate by throwing their weight around. The latter is a misunderstanding of what constitutes real power. It is [...]

It’s impossible to live fully while maintaining surface involvement. To feel all that life has to offer, one has to be willing to go deep. Regardless of what the journey looks like on the outside, there is an accompanying inner journey that requires exploration, at times excavation. Like lovers who risk heartbreak, we must be willing to [...]

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How many times have you told yourself an incorrect story based on limited information? This bad habit leads to unfavorable outcomes like making rash decisions or judging people prematurely. It’s also a major reason for keeping too many of us small. When the chance for expansion presents itself, we often tell ourselves all of the things that could [...]

When feeling unsafe, ego can easily take the lead. Rather than evenly deal with what is at hand, we revert to a defensive posture which often resulted from some long ago offense. To stand in the truth before you, without the illusory protection that ego provides, can be terrifying. However, this is the only state [...]