“Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets.” ~Paul Tournier The more I speak to people on the spiritual path, the more I become aware of the hidden shame that many of us carry. We’re ashamed of our bodies, our thoughts, and the feeling that we’re odd, defective, or abnormal. Shame is a form of secret suffering ...Read More
Die Before You Die
“When it's over, I want to say all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.” ~Mary Oliver “Die before you die”…this is a phrase from the Zen and Sufi spiritual traditions, and I recently got to see the meaning of it up close. For a month, I watched my ...Read More
How to Make Space for Joy and Celebration
“You have the freedom, ability, and authority to love your life. Just be you, then wait.” ~Gangaji If your attention is in your head, and you’re going over stories, worries, and resentments for the zillionth time, there’s no way you’re going to experience the joy and celebration you just somehow know are ...Read More
Out of Habits; Into Freedom
“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” ~Albert Einstein If you’re interested in finding freedom from automatic habits that overtake you, where do you start? How can you begin to make the sacred shift back to yourself? Just asking this question is an opportunity for ...Read More
What Does It Mean to Accept Your Present Moment Experience?
“Transforming yourself is a means of giving light to the whole world.” ~Ramana Maharshi I talk a lot about accepting your present moment experience. Someone recently asked what exactly I'm inviting you to accept, and I’m sure she isn’t the only one with this question. Should you accept abusive ...Read More
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