The world is in disarray, and this affects us all on some level, as we try to focus on our day-to-day lives. The destructive energy of the world has a negative effect on everyone. Perhaps you feel more anxious, irritable, or confused. Maybe you lack enthusiasm or your usual capacity for concentration. Or you feel easily overwhelmed and have a…
Category: You Are Your Healer
You Are Your Healer: Why True Healing Begins with Awareness, Not Others
What if the healing you’ve been searching for has never been outside of you? Not in a particular modality. Not in fixing yourself or getting validation. Not in endlessly rehashing your past. But in remembering who you truly are by releasing distorted ideas that clutter your perception. This is the heart of my book You Are Your Healer: The Ultimate…
How to Let Go of Resentment: Freeing Yourself From the Past to Experience Peace
You’ve heard the analogy that anger is like a hot coal you hold on to and hope it will burn the person you’re upset with. It’s the same with resentment, which is like “frozen” anger you hold on to. You need to let go of resentment because it’s a heavy companion that weighs you down and keeps you stuck. It…
The Hidden Cost of Being a People Pleaser: Your Inner Freedom and Power
Are you being a people pleaser? On the surface, people-pleasing looks harmless. You want to be polite, kind, or helpful. You say “yes” when asked for a favor, smooth over (or avoid) conflicts, or bend yourself into what you think others expect. You may even convince yourself that this is what being a good or spiritual person is all about;…
The Year of the Wood Snake: A Powerful Catalyst for Spiritual Transformation
As we enter the Chinese Year of the Wood Snake, I thought it would be a good idea to explore the spiritual wisdom that this enigmatic creature symbolizes. The Snake is often misunderstood, but in many spiritual traditions, it represents transformation, healing, and the shedding of illusions. The Year of the Wood Snake is an opportunity to turn inward, release…
Awakening to Oneness: Embracing Nonduality to Experience Peace & Love
In a world marked by division and conflict, the concept of oneness or nonduality offers a profound shift in perspective. It invites us to recognize the connectedness of all beings as a cosmic organism—the eternal Self we are, dreaming a dream of multiplicity. This can foster a sense of empathy, compassion, and harmony with ourselves and others. More importantly, embracing…
The Power of Togetherness: Navigating Relationships on the Spiritual Path
Do you struggle in a relationship because the other person doesn’t share your spiritual views or inner work? Or perhaps you have trouble balancing the desire for social interaction with the need for solitude and introspection that spirituality requires? Relationships are challenging no matter what, even more so when we yearn for inner freedom, but if we see spirituality as…