Read enough personal development books and eventually, you’ll realize that most of them say the same thing in a different way. Everybody’s got their favorites. I believe the potential impact a book can have on our lives largely depends on where we’re at on our journey and what we’ve read, discovered, or experienced leading up […]
The G-word wasn’t part of my vocabulary for a long time. That is, except for “Oh my God” and “goddammit.” Now, the latter doesn’t quite feel right. As much as I’ve been interested in spirituality throughout my life, I’ve had a complicated relationship with that three-letter entity. It’s not that I ever had anything against […]
My new acquaintance had just finished telling me about his consistent practice of meditating twice a day for more than a few years. “I hate it,” he said, with a smile that seemed forced. The raw honesty filled me with delight. This guy had no interest in being the spokesperson for meditation. He just recognized […]
What if someone said they had decided to keep shooting heroine instead of making a change in their life because they’d rather stick with the “comfortable” route? It’s easy to see the flaw in that logic, right? Yet, when it comes to our relationships or careers, we often pretend we’re choosing between a risky, yet […]
When I first told people I was going to attend a 10-day silent meditation retreat, I didn’t hesitate using that word: retreat. However, that word evokes images of a beautiful view, feelings of comfort, and a do-whatever-you-want type of experience. And that was NOT this! This was a challenging course designed to train the mind, […]
Have you ever stopped to consider: what is the real difference between positive and negative emotions? Most people understand that emotions like fear, sadness, anger, etc. are a part of life, but they view them as an unwanted part. The bad part. The avoidance of negative emotions is one of the biggest obstacles in our […]
I experienced the compound effect of meditation a couple of months ago. Once in a while, this type of experience will creep up on me. I was on a road trip headed out of state. Being in the car for a long period of time creates certain environmental stimuli that normally trigger some anxious feelings. […]
