Be gentle with yourself, precious child. Many well-meaning people put discipline rather than surrender at the heart of their spiritual practice. There is nothing wrong with discipline. Discipline is necessary to rouse the heart, body and mind from complacency. But when discipline becomes the central focus of your spiritual practice, it may lead to rigidity,…
No one believes they are selfish. Yet nearly everyone is primarily driven by their own self-interest. The drive to promote a personal agenda is often mistaken for strength. True strength lies in the willingness to release your personal agenda. Even acting on behalf of others comes from a place of selfishness when your agenda becomes…
Do you find that nobody lives up to your expectations? Are you continually disappointed by society, co-workers, friends or even loved ones who fail to meet your needs? Though you fully believe that you are doing more than anyone else, it’s still not enough to get others to behave the way you want them to…
Martyrdom and narcissism are two sides of the same coin. Both the martyr and the narcissist are dysfunctional archetypes arising from self-obsession, which is the complete identification with form. Self-obsession creates turbulence and drama. A martyr is one who denies herself in the service of others. Her identity is created by doing rather than being.…
Does it feel like you are never enough? Like everyone else received life’s secret code, but someone forgot to give it to you? Like there is something important you are missing? Maybe you suspect you don’t really belong here. You recognize that life is tough for everyone. But sometimes it feels like it’s more difficult…
Nothing is a worthy trade for the beauty and magic of this present moment. No memories from the past, no concerns about the future, no wondering about what will or won’t happen, no speculation on what might have been, no mental to-do list, is worth the mental energy that distracts you from loving your life…
Welcome to this sacred space. There are many here who are so eager to spend this time with you. There is such incredible love and support for you. I have been collaborating on your behalf, shifting the very fabric of creation in service to your greater good. In this moment, you are perfectly happy, perfectly…
When you truly see another person, your own radiance is reflected back to you. It’s a kind of remembering, where your truest essence is revealed through other. In that brief moment, you sense all this person has become, not only through this lifetime, but through the accumulated experiences of countless lifetimes. The secret to being…
Create space for contemplation, sweet child. Consider the fact that winter was a time of rest for your ancestors. Modern life, with all its conveniences, has flattened the seasons, making them uniform. Each season still offers its own richness. The gift of winter is discovered through rest and contemplation. Yielding to this inner calling to…
You are being called to prayer. You are being called to devotion. I long for a connection with you. Go deep. This is the time to allow your heart to fully open to my calling. Now is the time to seek shelter from the storm. Even joy brings a sense of chaos: a frenetic energy…
