“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.”  — Hafiz I had an interesting day yesterday. It began as one of “those” days – you know the kind.  But it was also peppered with some of the loveliest moments I’ve had in my life to date. Which I find very interesting (and encouraging) because I remember a time when I would have just chalked it up to...

THE ASTONISHING BEAUTY OF  “I DON’T KNOW” There is a little phrase lurking about in our lovely English language, that sounds quite commonplace, and rather unremarkable. It’s a humble little phrase, slipping in and out of conversations, in it’s quiet and unassuming way. Most people don’t think much of it, but use it anyway, from time to time. But some people full-on avoid this little phrase, at all costs! ...

Dear Readers, This post is largely comprised of a letter I wrote to my parents recently (see below), which expanded my awareness of something I’ve been thinking a lot about recently – and that is, the relationship between giving and receiving, and how ultimately, they are the same thing. So I thought I would share it with you too – in case it hits home for you on some level, as well. This is what I was trying to get-at with my...

I have come to see that there is a monster of a belief-system lurking around this planet, hiding under coats, and hats… and hearts. It is carried by almost every human being on the planet, at one time or another, and it goes like this: “I AM NOT ENOUGH.” I am not good enough, I am not smart enough, I am not pretty enough, I am not thin enough, I am not strong enough, I am not successful enough, I am not talented enough, I am...

Talk about your taboo subjects!  Money is definitely a HOT button issue for most people (scorching hot!).  And that’s why I put my courage on, and decided to write about it anyway. When it comes to money, it’s like there’s family — then there’s money. There’s friends — then there’s money, there’s spirituality — then there’s money, there’s love — and then there’s money. We...