How do you feel when you notice the vastness of the universe? Tiny? Insignificant? Recognizing that we are tiny in relationship to the universe does not mean we are insignificant. To me, it is just the opposite. The fact that we can perceive of the vastness of the universe is a sign of our significance.
Read MoreWhat most people call the "comfort zone" is not really comfortable. It is merely habitual, a kind of rut, that we repeat. Patterned behavior, or habits, can be life sustaining. But they can also limit us, turning us into robots and, often, victims of our patterns as well. Putting effort into breaking patterned behavior can be one of the most life enhancing acts and can give the unconscious both practice and permission to update old, limiting, and outdated patterns.
Read MoreSometimes, even in the middle of a busy day, something in the world catches my attention and shifts me back to myself. It may be the shape of a cloud, or tree leaves backlit by the sun, or a couple walking hand-in-hand, or a toddler in an awkward sprint. If I stay with the feeling for just a few moments, something settles in me as if the world is enough in that moment. What moments cradle your soul?
Read MoreI recently developed a map of the archetypal journey that integrates my work as a poet and my work in NLP and hypnotherapy. The map includes four major areas and tasks that we humans must complete to navigate each area. One task involves coming to terms with the greater forces of life. Wether it is "acts of God," or daily weather patterns; whether it is social and political upheaval or family disputes, we are all nested in forces and agents outside of ourselves. We are often carried along by these greater forces against our will. How do you relate to chance and circumstance?
Read MoreChanging your life is a lot easier than you think and one of the easiest and most powerful tools is to change your stories. Our stories are often based on the way we punctuate the flow of life. Here’s a simple method to change your life by changing the way you punctuate events.
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