A Time for Sharing
When the fruit is ripe, it drops from the tree by itself. . . . [I]t falls—not because it has been forced to fall, or has made the effort to jump, but because the tree has recognized its ripeness and…
Ideal or Shadow: Which Rebel are You?
People who know themselves have the power and magnetism of confidence. This charisma draws others seeking self-knowing. Why? Because an enlightened person cannot be enslaved or imprisoned. The enlightened [person] is the greatest stranger in the world; [s]he does…
Wide Awake or Asleep? It’s Your Choice
Today, I am grateful to say ping-ponging between sadness and elation is a thing of the past. This doesn’t mean I no longer feel sadness nor joy—rather I don’t slide from one extreme to the other nor do I need…
Transformation’s Hurdles: Judgment, Depression and Fear
“I think there are good reasons for suggesting that the modern age has ended. Today, many things indicate that we are going through a transitional period, when it seems that something is on the way out and something else is…
Creative Collaboration: Feeding the Soul
Every week, I gather together a circle of meditators and writers for the purposes of personal transformation and creative expression. Each person chooses an inspirational image (something that speaks to them). We then meditate to connect to our creative voice,…
Trust: Who or What?
First comes inspiration, a vision of possibility, then follows action. I have been married to this practice since I dreamt about it in 1998—inspiration » internalization » integration—the transformation process. Of course, inspiration seems easiest and most enjoyable. Living through…
New Directions Always Come with Stepping Stones
In December 2010, I chose new directions with the launch of a new website and a new way of being in the world. With the appearance of these just-in-time stepping stones, I began the journey of tasting each step along…
Emerging Dualities: Transparency vs Anonymity?
In an earlier blog, I wrote about the shifting global paradigm reflecting how we think about and deal with information in our daily lives. With the proliferation of digital technologies, we moved from out-right secrecy in the 70s into greater…
Time Passages — The Still Points Between
Hear the echoes and feel yourself starting to turn Don’t know why you should feel That there’s something to learn These lines from Al Stewart’s 1978 platinum song and album, Time Passages, remind me to be patient during those in-between…
Life’s Lessons – the Gifts that Keep on Giving
I suspect we share this truism. Trusting one’s convictions is always tested by Life’s emerging experiences. In other words, whatever we are challenged with learning, Life will continually provide us with relevant opportunities in which we can choose to…
Romantic Love or Real Love?
Many years ago I read a relationship book that differentiated between romantic and real love. Unfortunately, the book has disappeared from my ‘lending library’ and I cannot remember the author’s name. Maybe s/he will read this blog and claim…
A Dialogue with Destiny and Self-doubt
Over the past 15 years, my personal healing and growth primarily focused on letting go of limiting behavioral patterns—smoking, taking others’ comments personally, comparing myself to others, envy, etc. Although these habituated old behaviors once were useful, they no longer…