The Battle Rages On
There is a spiritual war raging on all around us. Once you see it, it’s impossible to deny. Think back to when the COVID-19 pandemic began. We were all in…
A Guiding Light Amidst the Darkness
“Have you read her? Rand?” Bert Cooper, with his eyes almost bulging out their sockets, points over to his bookshelf. A thick, greenish-grey cover rests at the end in stark…
Finding the Magic Once Again
There’s a magic to life that often goes unnoticed. You can’t really “look” for it; you simply have to make space for it. The other day I stopped at the…
The Depths of Silence
Silence is often where our best ideas and most important thoughts emerge. When you’re going for a walk outside, underneath the moon and a glistening sky of stars, listening to…
Becoming a Butterfly
A caterpillar does not live its life waiting to become a butterfly. It simply tries to be the best caterpillar it can be. – Ram Das The above serves as…
Interpreting Dreams
Can our dreams predict the future? Are they windows into a world of future events yet to unfold? Are dreams manifestations of the subconscious, using stories and images to symbolize…
Changing the Conversation
What is mental health? What does it mean to be “mentally healthy”? Are symptoms the signs of “abnormal” behavior, requiring pharmaceuticals, psychotherapy, or more? Physical health and mental health are…
Walking Without Music
One positive I’ve gotten out of the COVID-19 pandemic is my new found love for walking. Whenever the weather permits, I love going for walks around my neighborhood. When the…
A Night at the Sushi Restaurant
It’s 7:30pm on a Saturday night. I decide I want to go for a walk. I leave my phone at home.
A walk with no destination. I just want to be outside, see some people, get some exercise.
Effortless
The goal is effortless. The here and now is realized without effort. Intrinsic fulfillment is felt when we stop trying to feel it. The answers we seek are found when…