When you hear the word “boundaries,” what comes to mind? A crossing guard in full uniform, his squinty eyes leveling you with disdain? Or an insurmountable barrier, like a barbed-wire fence with Rottweilers on the bottom and sharp, pointy spikes on top? Or...
So, you’re a Goofball. But do you know what kind of Goofball you are?! The other day, I was reading an article in Elephant Journal about Ayurvedic types. It got me thinking: What about Ayurvedic types for Goofballs?! I know, we’re wacky and unpredictable,...
Your mind is like a bad neighborhood. Never go in it alone. I love this expression. It reminds me of the perils of venturing, unchaperoned, into the ruts and rubble of my unexamined thoughts and beliefs. I am also reminded that a “bad neighborhood” can...
I know, you probably thought Facebook was simply an internet phenomenon perpetuated by hundreds of millions of followers. But did you know that Facebook bears a significant resemblance to a spiritual teacher? And not just any spiritual teacher. Oh no. I’m...
Have you ever wanted something that seemed out of reach? What did you do about it? Did you: A) Shrivel into a ball of doubt and fear, telling yourself you didn’t want it anyway? B) Make a few half-hearted attempts to achieve your goal, followed by a collapse...
I never used to procrastinate. Never. Okay, maybe sometimes. Like during tax season. But that was about it. I used to take pity on the poor schmucks who would put things off. I felt sorry for them. I felt empathy for their plight. It must be hard, I thought, to have...
