Blog - Dr. Gail Brenner

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There is a life-force within your soul, seek that life. There is a gem in the mountain of your body, seek that mine. O traveler, if you are in search of That Don't look outside, look inside yourself and seek That. ~Rumi What is the point of living if we aren't enjoying ourselves? This is the question that came to ...Read More

This Is Your Moment

"The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest." ~William Blake The desire for freedom from our personal suffering appears by grace. Who knows how we end up on the spiritual path? We get tired of things being so-so, or worse. We know there must be another way. And we get intensely interested in the possibility ...Read More

The End of Self-Help—Book Now Available!

Book now available for purchase. Please click here. "Brimming with crystalline clarity and the love of truth, Gail Brenner’s The End of Self-Help invites us to see through the illusion of the separate self and discover our inherent freedom, wholeness, and well being in the midst of our ordinary lives. This beautifully ...Read More

A Practical Guide to a Spiritually Connected Life

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." ~Albert Einstein There is always a way out of your personal suffering. Always. In any moment, you can stop, investigate your experience to see what's false and what's true, and live the ...Read More

How to Discover the Sacred Moments in Everyday Life

"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough." ~Meister Eckhart Happy New Year to you! May this be a lovely time of celebration and renewal. My wish for you is to open to the boundless peace and happiness that is absolutely possible for you, right now. I'm so grateful for you ...Read More

Your World Is a Projection of Your Inner State

“Liberation is not an acquisition, but a matter of courage, the courage to believe that you are free already and to act on it.” ~Nisargadatta Maharaj How does your world look to you? Is it scary and uninviting? Filled with people who complicate your life? Does it leave you with a sense that something's missing? As ...Read More

Lovingly Being with Fear—A Video

This series on fear has raised some questions which I'm addressing in this video. How do we meet fear? What is the path through it to peace? I'm happy to hear your comments and questions. You can find the previous posts for the series here: Are Hidden Fears Suppressing Your Happiness? How and Why to Get ...Read More

What’s Behind Your Mask of Fear?

"Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions." ~Hafiz Note: This is the third in the series of posts on fear. Please find the first two here and here. Get out the pumpkins. Bring on the ghosts. It's Halloween, and we're going to investigate the spooky nature of ...Read More

How and Why to Get Familiar with Fear

“Happiness is simply to allow everything to be exactly as it is from moment to moment.” ~Rupert Spira When we look closely enough, we discover that fear is at the root of our conditioned habits. Take people pleasing as an example. Why do we need to please others? We’re afraid of rejection, abandonment, or being ...Read More

Are Hidden Fears Suppressing Your Happiness?

"When you say or do anything to please, get, keep, influence, or control anyone or anything, fear is the cause and pain is the result." ~Byron Katie If you're like most people, there is more fear driving your behavior than you could ever imagine. Fear is behind just about every pattern you play out that doesn't serve ...Read More