A story about finding a deeper kind of renewal. I recently returned from New Mexico, the land of blue skies, dramatic clouds, and stunning vistas. We went to Sufi Camp, a spiritual retreat in the Manzano Mountains—a destination I’ve visited on and off for over 40 years. It’s the ideal place to relax, recharge, and […]
Are you thinking it’s his/her fault that there’s no intimacy in your relationship? If he/she would only change, your relationship would be great! To some extent you may be right. Maybe he/she: Was abused as a child Is currently recovering from a significant loss and not ready Is dealing with a divorce or relationship […]
The best way to achieve success is through inspired action, i.e. action dictated from the heart, or spirit, or source. When you feel stuck regarding what you should do — leave a job or partner, a psychotherapist or coach, consider whether your indecision is resistance to doing something new or a desire to persist […]
What would you do with a 2nd chance to create a whole new you — more happy, healthy, wealthy, loved, brilliant? Throughout life there are special times that invite reflection and personal revision. The winter holidays and end of the year, especially this one (see NOTE below), are among those special times. End of Year/Holidays […]
Would you like more soul-satisfying success in Wealth? Health? Love? Let’s find out. Wealth Are you making the money you want? Does it fly out of your bank accounts as soon as it comes in? Are you barely making ends meet? Maybe you are stuck in a job you hate — killing yourself to do […]
Loss and significant change can have a big effect on your life, particularly when it involves significant bonds such as a partner, parent, child, sibling, even a close friend. It is important to address our human need for intimacy and connection that is triggered by loss. Otherwise, you can get you stuck. Stuck is […]
What does it mean to be in balance? Do the scales of justice come to your mind? Would balance mean having an equal amount of good and bad, happiness and sadness, work and play. Or would you imagine something weighted a bit more on the positive side of the scale? Whatever the mix, balance is […]
The word “vacation” comes from the Latin word vacare, which means to be empty, free. This is a very Zen concept that few of us, I suspect, would apply to our vacations. Often we are as busy and occupied during our vacation time as we are doing our work. This because we are a culture […]
