In last week’s blog, I wrote about Spiritual Building Blocks – the essential concepts that are...
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Spiritual Building Blocks
There are common themes running through everything I teach. Now, that doesn’t mean all of my...
Step into the Mystic
When I was a boy, my whole family looked forward to March 17th. My dad would take us all to the...
Take Comfort in Simplicity
“Paradise is not a place; it’s a state of consciousness.” -Sri Chinmoy Wednesday...
Raise Your Awareness, Raise Your Consciousness!
“The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our...
Reach for the Stars!
Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they’re yours. – Richard Bach Sometimes I...
Ten Reasons Being Mindful Matters
“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your...
But First…Get Grounded
Maybe you are searching among the branches for what only appears in the roots – Rumi A few days...
Preparing to Launch
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is...
Are You on The Right Path?
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live...
The Life-Changing Magic of Being Your own Best Friend
Are you too hard on yourself? Of course, you want to be your best, but if you’re like many of my...
The Journey of Janet Nohavec
My friendship with Reverend Janet Nohavec began decades ago when she reached out after seeing me on...
A New Group of Mediumship Level 2 Students are Ready to Soar
All I can say is “Wow!” We just wrapped up another session of my Mediumship Level 2...
Stressed Out? I Can Help
How are you doing? If you’re feeling stressed, isolated, or worried about the future, you’re...
A Different Kind of Thanksgiving
The Webs We Weave
Do you like spiders? I grew up in the city, and didn’t encounter too many of them until I moved...
Giving Thanks for Life’s Lessons
Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. -Helen Keller Many families...
Protect Yourself from Toxic Energy
Today I have a special gift for you. I officially give you permission to eliminate toxic negativity...
Keeping Your Cool When the World Feels Scary
You might be a little stressed-out right now. Covid-19 has a lot of people feeling worried and...
Calling All Writers
I’m really looking forward to starting my third session of Awaken the Writer Within. I have a...
Why Halloween is Not “My Holiday”
This is the time of year when people inevitably ask me what I’m doing for Halloween and expect...
A Cure for the Three “P’s”
Are you feeling off balance lately? That’s understandable. The current situation has disrupted so...
Chipping Away What Doesn’t Belong
“The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already...
Connecting to the People You Remember
“All these places have their moments, of lovers and friends I still can recall, Some are dead...
In the Age of Uncertainty
If events here on earth are causing you concern, you might want to think twice before looking to...