An Untroubled Mind
In my previous post, “The Only Mistake You Make,” I wrote about judgment and learning to suspend judgment as a step toward relinquishing it. Suspending judgment is equivalent to being… Read More
A Path to Fearlessness: The Five Truths
Some time ago, I was asked to give a presentation to a group of problem gamblers and accompanying family members, all of whom were participating in an outpatient treatment program… Read More
It’s a Breeze
As far back as I can remember I have always placed my bed near a window so I could enjoy the nighttime breeze. Even as a child, I remember insisting… Read More
Saying Yes
There is something very specific I encourage you to become aware of on a daily basis. How many times each day do you say “No” to life, and how often… Read More
The Invisible Man
In a preceding article, “What in the World?” I addressed the question of how this world of such cruelty could be made by a loving God and concluded with the… Read More
What in the World?
A couple of nights ago my partner and I watched “One-Eyed Jacks,” an old western starring the youthful, remarkably handsome Marlon Brando and an astonishingly beautiful young Mexican actress named… Read More
No Place on Earth
“There is no place on earth where we can be free of ourselves.” —Charlotte Joko Beck in Nothing Special: Living Zen Occasionally, while reading a book, a particular sentence… Read More
Clarity, Charity and Gratitude
A while ago I was using my ShopVac to vacuum the patio and patio furniture. Usually, the suction is quite impressive, but I noticed it was weak and barely pulling… Read More
How to Have a Happy Day
In a previous article, I introduced the idea of the other voice–an inner knowing or truth that arises from fearlessness and stillness. I say “the other voice” because although this… Read More
What Are You Waiting For?
I was recently reminded of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Most everyone is familiar with this story. It is a great adventure, but there is also… Read More