The Most Important Element of Spiritual Practice
I’ve been doing this spiritual thang for over thirty years. In that time, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve also learned that I know nothing. Indeed, realizing how little I know is one of the most valuable things I’ve learned. But there’s something else I’ve...
The Best Meditation Help Ever!
I don’t know about you, but when I think about meditation, I think of a thoroughly solo endeavor. Cut to earnest individual with eyes closed, sitting in a field all by themselves. Right?! Sure, you can meditate with someone else, but it’s not anything they...
What’s Your Number? And Why Does It Matter?
I know. It totally sounds like we’re at a bar and I’m trying to hit on you. What’s your number, little lady? But here’s the thing – I’m a Five, and knowing that I’m a Five has changed my life for the better in innumerable ways. For those of you who...
My Guru Has a Tail, Episode 11: There’s a New Guru in Town
In the world of spiritual practice, no relationship is more sacred than that of student and guru. I should know. My former guru was one of the best. She taught me to make peace with perpetual change. She taught me to overcome obstacles. And, most important, she taught...
There’s Only One Way Out of a Vicious Cycle
Vicious cycles are not fun. Even the word vicious totally sounds bad, right? Vishhhhhhhh-Isssssssssss. Makes me wanna crawl under my bed and not come out until that evil, hissing vicious cycle slinks back to where it came from. But wait, where did it come from? That’s...