A Story of Humanity’s Move From Separation to Oneness “Once upon a time, in a land far away, humans believed in competition, comparison, and criticism. Although many experienced plentiful lives, their hearts were starving for something they couldn’t describe.” “Grandpa, wait a minute!” …

But first, they have to unravel themselves. — When I was in middle school, I rode the bus everyday. In Texas, school started in August and the buses didn’t have air conditioning. By the time we arrived at school, everyone was hot, cranky, and ready to move inside to cool off. Except for my nemesis — Becky. She…

Simple practices that are available to everyone. — You were born present. You knew nothing about the past or future. Only the present moment mattered. As you grew, you learned language and how to communicate your wants and needs. The past becomes a filter of your present moment. The future beckons you with anticipation. Babies grow up to…

Follow Your Soul’s Desires to Deepen the Meaning of Your Life. — For many years, my family would travel to New York City the week before Christmas. It was a combination work/play trip. Our daughter would stay at the hotel on Saturday night while we attended dinner at the 21 Club. Lauren thought is was the height of luxury to order room…

When you connect with your Self, everything changes. — What if we are focused on the wrong thing? Instead of being “woke” or fighting racism, why don’t we work on ourselves? As Brene Brown said in her landmark book, “The Atlas of the Heart,” Our connection with others can only be as deep as our connections with ourselves. The…

Through poetry or architecture, the message is the same. — About 800 years ago, the Sufi Poet, Rumi, began writing about love, loss, and life. His poetry is timeless and speaks to the common thread of humanity across time and space. Another place that also speaks to the common thread of humanity is the gothic masterpiece, Notre Dame de Chartres…

A powerful approach to shifting your mindset around money — When I first came across Tosha Silver’s book, “It’s Not Your Money,” my immediate reaction was to emphatically say, “Yes, it is!” The shock value of the title was heightened by the subtitle: “How to Live Fully from Divine Abundance.” Hold on a minute. Silver is telling me that the…

Your dog is the best teacher. — Dogs have always inspired me. They live in a different universe, because they’re always joyous (except when they are hungry), ready to play (except when they’re sleeping, legs twitching while they chase a rabbit in their dreams). They live in the moment, 100% committed to being present. My dog will…

How to Find Peace and Freedom in the Present — Misunderstandings can cause ripples in a relationship or tidal waves that threaten to destroy the bond between two people. I learned this lesson when I made a casual comment to one friend about another friend. It circulated quickly in our group, growing in intensity and scope. By the time it…