It was 2006, I was twenty-three years old, and one Saturday afternoon my good friend, Jess, and I ventured out in search of some fun. After spending the week working in offices, we’d decided that going camping for the night, somewhere close by, may provide a nice backdrop to our weekend. So, with very little […]
The holiday season is upon us once again and as always, it is a lot. A lot of energy, a lot of noise, a lot chaos, a lot of love. We are commonly told that the joy is in giving rather than receiving, and that the most important part of this season is being with […]
We’ve all been there. We have a friend, loved one, partner or co-worker who starts complaining about how life has dealt them some pretty rotten hands. They go on and on. They’re inconsolable. We may care and want to help them, but we may find ourselves needing space from their constant pessimism and complaining, which […]
How to Become a Wiser, Happier You I like to use the phrase, the “Big Picture” when discussing the highest point of consciousness by which one might view human evolution (and our individual situation) as we live this mysterious life of ours. In the weeks that follow, we will also talk about RELATIONSHIPS, HEALTH, and […]
Basic to personal and spiritual growth is feeling confident, and thus knowing what to say and when to act, as we pursue our lives. The key to building such confidence, in my opinion, lies in pursuing spirituality until we connect with the Divine Intelligence that lives within us. This feels like a “download of our […]
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. […]
JAMES REDFIELD: MY STORY – I grew up a searcher. From an early age, I can remember desiring a more complete answer to life’s more puzzling questions. Sure…everyone knows we have to grow up, find a way to make a living, take care of our kids, and seek a better world. But there were larger […]
Ever feel flat and dead in the water? Doubtful about whether your dreams are valid and will ever come true? Well, we have all been in this place. But more and more, we’re understanding that there is another life waiting for us. I believe we can prove to ourselves that the universe around us is, […]
Gratitude has become one of the most commonly recommended forms of self care and while I, like many others, have heard about gratitude journals, gratitude stones, and daily gratitude practices for years, I didn’t really believe it would work until I experienced it for myself. In theory, the idea of staying grateful for what we […]
IN CELEBRATION OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CELESTINE PROPHECY What is the secret behind The Celestine Prophecy? Why has it remained popular for so long? The Celestine Prophecy describes a real, spiritual experience. When you focus on these experiences of spirituality, instead of abstract questions like whether to “believe” or not, you become awakened […]
