When Only the Moon Howls

"There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.” ~ George Carlin We’ve all had those nights; nights when logic and reason abandon us to those thoughts that we usually keep locked up deep in the untouchable places of our minds. You know the thoughts I’m talking about.  The kind that... Continue Reading →

My Desire

“They say that love is the fundamental core of the universe.  They were wrong.  It is not love that is the lynchpin of existence.  It is desire.”  ~ SSHenry Have you ever known desire? Have you ever felt the pure unadulterated yearning; that all encompassing searing of the soul that is the heart of love,... Continue Reading →

The Big Picture

"Sometimes it is difficult to understand why certain things have to happen in our lives.  What may be even more difficult to believe is that everything; no matter how seemingly unfair or painful; is part of the larger picture a picture that is being created by a skilled and talented artist who knows exactly what... Continue Reading →

On Awakening

There is a moment; a moment in time when everything falls into place and it doesn't matter what you believe.  Suddenly you know, and the knowing makes all of the difference.  It all makes sense; all of it.  Everything that you've been railing against finally slips into its niche and you can see for yourself... Continue Reading →

Swish and Flick

THE MAGIC OF MANIFESTATION Wouldn’t it be marvelous if you had a magic wand?  Some sort of device that – if used properly – would bring you exactly what you want a la Harry Potter?  Just swish and flick and bingo, it’s yours!  Did you know that you actually possess the ability to do just... Continue Reading →

The Butterfly’s Shadow

You probably know the story of the chrysalis effect – how the lowly caterpillar transforms itself into the soup of possibilities out of which emerges the butterfly with its capacity to fly.  But every butterfly cats a shadow, for being a butterfly comes with a price. What is the first thing that comes to mind when... Continue Reading →

Waiting to Live

It seems as if I have spent my life waiting… Waiting for those rushes of energy and emotion, of unadulterated experience that the universe always seemed to throw at me with such reckless abandonment; rushes so intense that I can’t think of anything but what is happening and everything else takes a backseat – almost... 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 →

The Heart Cricket

There was a cricket in my basement last night. I know, because I heard him singing. There are spiders in my basement too.  In fact, there are studies that have shown that you are never more than ten feet away from a spider (some studies say three feet).  Luckily I am normally able to go... 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 →

Who You Are Choosing To Be

Anyone who has been exposed to modern spirituality for any length of time is sure to have encountered the phrase that “you are making your own reality.” I’ve spoken with countless people, who support or argue as to whether or not this is possible and I am always fascinated with their interpretation of the phrase. ... Continue Reading →

The Abyss

You! Yes you, there, the one standing on the edge of the abyss! No, don’t look over your shoulder, I’m not standing behind you. How could I be? There’s a sheer cliff face behind you. No, it doesn’t matter where I am – would you knock it off? It doesn’t matter who I am, it... Continue Reading →

Modern Day Messiahs

If I told you what it takes to reach the highest high you'd laugh and say nothing that simple, but you've been told many times before messiah's point you to the door though no one's got the guts to leave the temple. ~Pete Townshend Saving the world is a thankless job. Ask any messiah and... Continue Reading →

Fighting Spiritual Obesity

We are a society obsessed with calories regardless of whether they are nutritional, intellectual, or spiritual.  We have diet soda, calorie free snacks, lite beer, thought free entertainment and substance-free beliefs. Instead of choosing those things that hold the most nutritional value, most people pick what tastes good or has the best packaging or is... Continue Reading →

The Chrysalis Effect

There comes a point in the life of certain caterpillars, when they have eaten enough; when enough nutrients have been stored, then the caterpillar reaches begins to spin a silk pad on a leaf or twig and proceeds to hang itself upside down from this pad.  Slowly it begins to molt its outer skin, leaving... Continue Reading →

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