Do you start projects but don’t finish them, or procrastinate till the last minute to do what needs to get done? Well, you’re not alone and, like most people, you may be unaware that it’s your own resistance to grow that gets in the way of accomplishing your goals or experiencing fulfillment. Of course, the [...]
Do you believe you’ll find happiness outside of you, by pursuing your desires, goals, and ambitions? Then you’re not alone, since most people do. It’s the ego-mind that creates this illusion of being separate, not just from others, but also from our true essence, which is peace, joy, and happiness. I’d like to share an [...]
Most people hear the word ego and think of someone who’s arrogant and self-centered. Others believe it’s what protects you from what you couldn’t understand as a child. And psychologists see it as your identity and personality. It can be confusing, but everyone has an ego; it dominates your behavior, so it’s important to understand [...]
We all want to have some control over our life, especially when we’re young, filled with dreams and aspirations. We believe that if we put enough effort we’ll be able to fulfill our desires and meet our needs and ambitions. But most people spend their whole life chasing desires without experiencing real fulfillment. Desires are [...]
Do you get confused about your process of self-growth? Developing emotional and spiritual freedom can seem daunting. It takes a very long time to let go of our false identities in search of the truth, so it’s easy to feel discouraged. A good analogy is that of moving in a rowboat in the middle of [...]
Just a quick note to wish you Happy Holidays and Best Wishes For the New Year! I hope 2022 will be your best year yet, filled with love, joy, and greater emotional and spiritual freedom! I’ll be celebrating getting ready to send the manuscript of my upcoming book to the editor. Although there are still [...]
Thanksgiving was celebrated here in the US last month, and now Christmas is coming, both of which are times when family and friends gather to enjoy food and activities together. What most people don’t know is that it’s also a great opportunity to recognize outdated patterns of perception. For one, family is like the gas [...]
Do you agree that we can always find something to be thankful for? I know I go to sleep every night with deep appreciation and gratitude in my heart, which makes me feel connected to the flow of my life. Since we’re celebrating Thanksgiving this week in the USA, I wanted to send you a [...]
During my spiritual awakening, more than 30 years ago, I received ongoing guidance from the I Ching or Book of Changes, which is an ancient Chinese text originally used as an oracle and moral manual of sorts. In truth, it’s a profound cosmological text blending the wisdom of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism that goes beyond [...]
