HOW DID WE GET HERE? Over the past few weeks, this question has played out like a broken record in my mind. Through the years, I could see that my partner and I ended up repeating the same patterns of disagreeing, arguing, and shutting down. We would patch over our hurt feelings until the next […]
“Tension of tension, my bow is full-drawn.Where will the arrow touch down afar? I do not know.”~ Kyudo The way of archery On November 23, 2022 (4:57 PM Central Time; the time and day depends on where you live), the New Moon will be in the optimistic, expansive, idealistic, adventurous, truth, and wisdom seeking Sagittarius. […]
One of my favorite books, The Celestine Prophecy, introduced me to the idea of Control Dramas, of which there are four (Intimidator, Interrogator/Critic, Aloof, and Poor Me). There are frequent questions about the Control Dramas, how to recognize them, and most importantly, how to step out of the drama. All these questions have prompted me […]
Leading up to the birth of our first child, my wife and I thought a lot about our parenting goals. We realized that we most wanted to be useful guides for our kids, especially on big picture issues. It became clear that first I needed to think more seriously for myself about the timeless questions. […]
Wayne was my hero and friend, and his passing has saddened me. I remember we met at one of his lectures in Atlanta, and I gave him the Celestine Prophecy in manuscript form. He told me not to listen to anyone who said I couldn’t get the book out… to just go do it. That […]
We have work to do, bills to pay, people and animals to care for… the list of responsibilities we carry is endless. And the people who are able to stay on top of it all are a wonder. They are respected, they are emulated. They are The Responsible Ones. As we reach the age of […]
Recognizing the synchronicities of the universe is often the first step to discovering and mastering your internal compass. Growing up Native American, I was taught to look for signs or messages and to pay attention to dreams and intuitions. As a young child, I was already recognizing the synchronicities of the universe as a way […]
Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries is a life skill. It requires a confidence that allows us to feel as though we deserve to be respected, and though it seems many of us are born with it, often it slowly wanes over time. As our childish innocence falls to the side, we try to figure out […]
By James & Joanne. Amidst the turbulence of 2020, in societies challenged to isolate and distance themselves from the people they love, something beautiful is happening: a new level of heightened consciousness is emerging out of the chaos. A great number of souls are focusing deeply on developing themselves with inspiration and are holding their […]
As child, I was told that the opposite of love is hate. As a young adult exploring various religions and beliefs, I came across the theory that the opposite of love is not hate; rather, it is fear. Both seemed sound at the time. Now, however, I believe that neither is correct. If the root […]
