The whole universe is based on rhythms. Everything happens in circles, in spirals. ~John Hartford~ You’ve heard I am sure, of the circle of life. Anyone who has watched Disney’s “The Lion King” has found their eyes misting over at the beauty of that opening number. And while the concept of life renewing itself is... Continue Reading →
Mastering Emotional Mindfulness
Mastering the Emotional Storm Surge: Five Steps to Emotional Mindfulness There are moments in everyone’s life when, no matter how mindful you are of your surroundings; no matter how determined you are to be rational; a passionate wave of emotion seems to sweep you away. Anger; fear; lust bitterness; the emotion itself is not important. ... Continue Reading →
Five Tips for Mastering Mindfulness
To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour. ~ William Blake Learning to listen to that still small voice inside your head; that prompting that tells you whether or not the decision you are... Continue Reading →
Authentic Living 104: Taking Responsibility
Look around you. That’s right, I’m talking to you. Stop what you’re doing right now. Put down your pen; your iPhone; your preconceived notions of what your life is supposed to look like and take a look at what it actually consists of. Is this what you were expecting? Be honest now, it’s just... Continue Reading →
In Pursuit of the Unobtainable
I am haunted by moths. All summer and autumn long they find me. Every time I enter my bedroom after sunset I am greeted by moths fluttering against the outside of my bedroom window; clinging to the screen; drawn by the promise of the warmth and light inside. They fling themselves against my window pane... Continue Reading →
Authentic Living 103: the Secret of Syncronicity
Are You Looking for Answers? For those who are feeling the urge to begin living an authentic life, chances are that you are feeling a bit frustrated. After all, you know that you want something more. You know that you are ready for the next step in your journey; for your soul’s next big adventure. ... Continue Reading →
Authentic Living 102: Clearing Your Space
You feel the urge to start over; to be someone new; to start living your authentic life. Perhaps you have just started a new job, moved to a new house, ended or begun a new relationship, had a child (or conversely finally gotten your kids out of the house) or have had a spiritual epiphany.... Continue Reading →
2012; The End of the World as You Know It
Welcome to 2012! Did you stay up to welcome in the New Year? Did you celebrate with champagne and kisses? Did you throw confetti and drink toasts to everyone’s good health? Did you stay up creating your New Year’s Resolutions? My guess is that no matter who you are and no matter how you choose... Continue Reading →
‘Tis the Season
Christmas is in the air. The houses are decked out with twinkle lights and the stores are packed with shoppers scrambling for last minute Christmas gifts. There are ornaments on the trees and wreathes on the doors. We talk of Santa and reindeer and sleigh rides and serve up eggnog and fruitcake to our guests... Continue Reading →
The Only Place to Start
At the heart of everything mankind believes in, there are two very fundamental principles; Thought and Action. You see it everywhere; in everyone; clear as anything. The majority of people fall into one of two camps. There are those that fall into the camp of wanting to take action - now - against something, someone,... Continue Reading →
Two Sides of the Same Coin
You hear a lot of things about duality; most of it negative. But when it comes right down to it, dudality is a very necessary part of our existence. Or rather, duality is a very necessary part of our being able to experience our existence. But what exactly IS duality? Quite simply; duality is the... Continue Reading →
Cherish is the Word
To Love, Honor and Cherish. These words have been included in wedding ceremonies, both Christian and Civil services for the last 200 years and while the first two are fairly self-explanatory, it is the third, Cherish, that has, over the years, lost its true meaning. So what does it mean to cherish someone? The word... Continue Reading →
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