Following spring’s gentle showers and the scent of the first buds and blooms carried on gentle breezes, after the summer heat that sears our backs on the beach, after the turning of the trees and the garnish of falling leaves as we give thanks for abundance of the earth, winter…

While intellectuals in online forums contemplate an apocalypse or a technological singularity, and New Age gurus claim the coming age of transcendence and the promise of unified consciousness, everyday families worry about their survival. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we witnessed the interruption of the supply chain. We witnessed people losing…

This season I pray that the grace of God enters our homes and envelope us with warmth and peace. This has been a difficult year and I know we all look forward to putting the year behind us, but that’s not what we really want. What we’re asking for is…

Here you are, a soul with a mission and a journey to undertake. What do you need to have in your backpack before you set out? As you embark on this journey that we call life and as you step forward into daily living, what can you take with you…

The reality we live in dictates that one of us to be blamed for a committed hate crime, when the truth of the matter is that we are all responsible in one way or another. Our world, our communities and our families must nurture children and infuse them with strong…

Dear Fun Loving Self, This summer, many of us will pack our bags and head out on holidays with family or friends. As modern travelers, we appreciate having our smartphones at the ready so we can take photos, check the weather, get directions, or find a nice café nearby. But…

Dear Seeking Self, We live in the age of distraction. Advertisers are continually vying for our attention. Notifications pop up on our phones, telling us we should read this or respond to that. These alerts deliver a ping of emotion — the satisfaction of knowing that a friend has sent…

Dear Beautiful One, Anger arrives with a scorching heat like the summer sun. Indeed, anger is a fire energy. But not all anger is alike. Often, we become angry when we feel powerless and wish to regain a sense of control. But there is a second face of anger: the…

Spring is an opportunity for renewal. All around us, new life bursts forth from seeds that have lain dormant in the soil, waiting patiently through the winter. Spring is an ideal time to tend the garden of conscious living. …