Modern day resources and technology make self-help knowledge abundantly available. Jump on Google and submit a search. Amidst the vast availability of spiritual/self-help knowledge, the cultivation of happiness and productivity seem to boil down to one simple thing: feeling good. Feeling good takes precedence over ‘what I know.' Imagine the days when you feel good. Happiness radiates without effort, the day has a flow to it, and things get

       As we are well aware, being human includes the experience of suffering.  Suffering shows up in all shapes and sizes, in a multitude of circumstances. We can experience suffering in our relationships, our finances, our career, our emotional baggage, and our mental health. The qualities of suffering are obvious: we feel heavy, stagnate, stuck, sad, uninspired, and perhaps angry. These negative emotional states (especially when dwelled upon) can disguise a valuable opportunity; The opportunity

How we start our day is critical in setting the tone and flow of the day. A warming up period, when done effectively, is a game changer for the day that follows.    WAKE UP EARLY Ayurveda invites us to wake up before the sun and then proceed with ‘waking up’ as the sun rises. When our internal clock is aligned with nature’s clock, we receive the greatest support from our biological rhythms. Naturally, #1 begins

If I believe I am defined by a thought, who/what was I before that thought arrived? And who/what am I after it leaves? Simple logic can be an overlooked aspect to recognizing Truth. In my experience, these thoughts are perpetually coming and going. Thoughts show up and disappear, constantly. Something that is not coming and going must be Present in order to recognize these coming and goings. Stillness recognizes motion. Silence recognizes sound. Consciousness recognizes

Most of us have a natural desire to support others, especially when our support is requested. When someone approaches you with a problem / concern / challenge / breakdown… their intention usually falls in one of three categories: #1.   They want to enroll you in their story of the problem (not interested in a solution). #2.   They simply want your listening and the space to process outward. #3.   They want your support /

A free world is a collection of free individuals. Our duty to ourselves (and therefore our world), is to exercise freedom in our personal lives. What is freedom and how do we exercise it? Below I have listed the main criteria for my sense of personal freedom. I encourage you to explore your own. Being honest, vulnerable, and open. In personal freedom, I can afford transparency. The alternative is too costly. Speaking my Truth, irrespective

If you're not feeling well (and even if you are), this sequence of healing exercises will support you: 1. Make yourself yummy, non-caffeinated tea. Drink it consciously and slowly, without distraction. 2. Light some incense and/or candles in a dimly lit room. Find a comfortable, seated position with headphones and your phone. 3. Search YouTube for "Tibetan Singing Bowls" & select one that resonates with you. 4. Before playing the audio, close your eyes & be with yourself for

WIND DOWN SLOWLY Just as we wake with the sun, it’s ideal to wind down as the sun is setting. This isn’t always practical in our nocturnal society, but it’s good to be mindful of in the hours before bedtime. Winding down is the ideal transition to restful sleep. 2.  SAY GOODNIGHT TO YOUR SCREENS Turning off the TV and putting away the phone creates a graceful buffer between activity and sleep. Screens are stimulating;

Universal Intelligence or Source Energy, communicates to the human in very simple terms. If it feels good, it is in alignment and Supported. If it feels bad, it is out of alignment and supported relatively less. This applies to your thoughts, your emotions, your body, your perspectives, your beliefs, your relationships, your choices, and the effects of your actions. Everything we 'put out' reflects back as a feeling. The more you pay attention to how

You know what's really cool? Every moment is the potential for a fresh start, a new beginning. The moment that is arriving now, has literally never been experienced before. Until now. The key to embracing the freshness of NOW lies in noticing where our attention is. When we become aware of our attention, we are rendered present. When we indulge in past content or future content, the reality of this freshness is clouded; Never absent, simply