AWAKENED BEINGS: Integrating the three aspects of the self
In spiritual and personal development circles, we are all very familiar with the concepts of the higher self and the inner child, and the need for a positive, i...
Personal Growth
THE CYCLES OF LIFE: Every cycle has its gifts to share
As a farmer, I am very aware of the cycles of life. Every spring, I await the emergence of my blueberry buds. I welcome the honeybees who pollinate them, and ov...
COFFEE DRINKERS AND TAXI DRIVERS: Finding acceptance in a world of non-acceptance
My coffee-loving friend Gerald told me, over a coffee, that there’s a guy working in the coffee shop who doesn’t listen. This frustrates the hell out of him, as...
GOING WITHIN: Free the heart from the burden of proof
There's an old Chinese curse that states, "May you live in interesting times." It was said to one’s enemies when hoping their lives would be full of social and ...
BLESSED: The discovery of the accepted moment [Part 2]
A long time ago now, in 2004, I experienced a kind of “spiritual” awakening that lasted for about nine months before it seemed to abruptly stop. Then, a momentu...
BLESSED: The discovery of the accepted moment [Part 1]
There was a time when I didn’t know about being in the moment, being present. I didn’t know about awareness or acceptance and had never heard of spiritual awake...
BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE: 5 ways to promote a healthy self-image
Everyone needs a healthy amount of self-confidence. It’s important for us to have confidence in our relationships, our abilities and our careers. Your level of ...
MINDFUL AND THERAPEUTIC: 5 reasons to start a daily journal
Did you ever keep a diary as a child? If so, you can probably recall how freeing it was to share your thoughts about your day, write about your dream jobs and m...
GRIEF TRAIN: My father’s death taught me about love and letting go
My father passed away just before noon on October 30, 2017. He'd been diagnosed with cancer 18 months earlier.I drove to the hospital that morning, surround...