It’s Not What You’re Thinking — I must confess, I was one of the 30 million people who purchased the DVD and book titled The Secret. This thought-provoking book and movie were released in 2006. Although I loved its message about the ‘power of mind’ and how it relates to living a prosperous life, I have…

In a mystical magical way­, the pain and struggles of life are good, helping us evolve on this Grand Adventure. The tests and trials are intended to strengthen us and eventually lead us all to AWAKENING. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Our scars should be considered sacred, reminding…

The Art of Lucid Living — Life is short. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Lighten up! OMG — I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten this type of advice. Unfortunately, like a bumper sticker, these words of wisdom are cute, but not very helpful. In order to benefit from this advice, we need some…

Why Man Can Never Serve Two Masters — Hindsight has revealed two instances in life when the idea of ‘serving two masters’ became very relevant. On the first occasion, it was automatic. No decisions to be made. I guess you can call it a survival instinct. The second occurrence was a little more complicated. Free will allows us…

Learning to Live In the Flow — One of my favorite authors is Michael Singer, writer of the NY Times Bestseller The Untethered Soul. In a lecture I attended, Michael discussed the idea of “living a life of surrender.” He explained — the Universe has been unfolding for 13.8 billion years and will continue to unfold whether…

Simple Answers to Life’s Most Challenging Questions — As I stumbled along my spiritual path, a seeker looking for answers to life’s big questions — What’s the meaning of life? What’s my purpose? Who/What is God? — something amazing happened. The answers to these mystical questions began to reveal themselves. It was like I discovered a secret treasure…

“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked! There is no reason not to follow your heart.” Steve Jobs (1955–2011) As this famous quote clearly illustrates, Steve Jobs understood Death’s…

I am a firm believer that everything in life happens for a reason. The Universe doesn’t make mistakes. Yes — in every adversity lies seeds of wisdom. Unfortunately, it often takes some time for these seeds to bloom. To live mindfully means to be aware of this truth. I have…

No Willpower Required — As a lifelong seeker, I have discovered that the spiritual path and the road to recovery are one and the same. I’ve also come to the conclusion that most of life’s pain, struggles, and suffering are caused by our disconnection from Source. Yes, we’ve become disconnected from our True Selves…