Talking to the Spirit World

If you’ve ever gotten a reading from a medium – either in a private session or at a group event – you know what an eye-opener it can be. First of all, the very idea that someone you thought was gone forever can reach across the veil and send you a message is life...

My Simple Secret for a Soul-Centered Life

In last week’s blog, I wrote about Spiritual Building Blocks – the essential concepts that are the foundation of any spiritual practice. They include letting go and trusting the universe; choosing love over fear; being fully present in the moment; and avoiding...

Spiritual Building Blocks

There are common themes running through everything I teach. Now, that doesn’t mean all of my workshops and the whole catalog of courses at the JVP School of Mystical Arts are the same, not at all! What I am saying is that in any spiritual pursuit –  from starting a...

Step into the Mystic

When I was a boy, my whole family looked forward to  March 17th. My dad would take us all to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the city, then we’d head to his favorite Irish pub for corned beef and cabbage.  My favorite part of the day was when the bagpipers walked by....

Take Comfort in Simplicity

“Paradise is not a place; it’s a state of consciousness.” -Sri Chinmoy   Wednesday was gray and rainy, and at the end of the day, a staff member called to check in on me. “You’ve been quiet today.” I have to admit, the day had been so blissfully peaceful...