Spirituality That Works

Q: Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about celebration. With the world in turmoil and this country turned on its head, it doesn’t feel like there’s much to celebrate. Is it important to find reasons to celebrate?

It can be a yes or no answer, depending on your belief structures and what you value. But from a purely practical well-being standpoint, celebrating can provide important benefits. It can help sustain motivation by providing a sense of reward and accomplishment. Getting … Read More

The recent surge in young people openly discussing and exploring their sexual and gender identity has sparked numerous conversations and questions. The following questions came up in a recent class.

Q: It seems that more young people today are speaking out about sexual identity. Is this an issue that’s always been there and just talked about more, or is there something new going on?

What we’re witnessing today with young people speaking out about sexual identity isn’t simply the continuation … Read More

Understanding Energetic Shifts to Achieve Mental Clarity and Emotional Release

We live in a time marked by significant change, and many of us are feeling the weight of this transition. This energetic shift is reshaping our lives and values in profound ways. This is not a fleeting sensation or a reaction to a singular event; rather, it is a deep and lasting transformation affecting us on multiple levels.  It can often feel like free-fall, where the world around us shifts … Read More

We talk about kindness as something we give. A held door, an encouraging word, an unexpected moment of patience, a helping hand. And it is. But what we often overlook is that kindness is also something we receive in the giving.

When we extend kindness, our focus shifts. The mental noise of not enough, too busy, so behind, lessens. And we start noticing tiny openings for chances to connect, to ease a moment, to offer the very thing we might … Read More

Q: I learned recently about someone calling their dog the true love of their life. I understand this, but could you talk about what this means? What’s this dynamic between us and our domesticated animals?

There are many ways people connect with animals, shaped by our needs and level of awareness. For much of human history, animals were seen as resources, here for our use. That view asks nothing of us: no responsibility, no awareness of the exchange of energies, … Read More

Q: We’re living in a time where there are no morals, no scruples, no acknowledgement of truth. What does this mean for someone trying to live a spiritual life?

Oddly enough, it’s actually helpful for those on a spiritual path. With no stable systems to lull us into sleepwalking, the only way forward is through presence.

Growth comes from having no stance, no engagement, no resisting what is. Just allowing yourself to witness the moment as it is, without judgment, … Read More

Chaos as Invitation

We’re living through a profound transformation of the human experience. Institutions we once relied on are faltering, truth is up for grabs, and divisiveness festers. Many of us feel caught between rage and resignation, overwhelmed by the chaos.

But what if this craziness isn’t just about breaking us down? Let’s consider the possibility that it’s clearing the way for us to create something entirely new. And giving us the opportunity to rebuild ourselves in ways we’ve never … Read More

Q: I keep having this feeling that I’m ready to make a big change. But at the same time, I feel that I’m not really ready. What’s going on?

That’s the “getting ready to get ready” stage. It’s that weird limbo stage where your mind and spirit know something’s about to shift, but your body and subconscious are hitting the brakes.

Q: What does that mean? And how do I move through it faster?

It’s a natural pacing mechanism. When … Read More