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...

Raise Your Awareness, Raise Your Consciousness!

“The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.” -Lao Tzu   For the last several months, I’ve spent every Monday evening broadcasting Both Sides Now and Beyond with my good friend Kellee White. Kellee...

Reach for the Stars!

Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they’re yours. – Richard Bach   Sometimes I surprise myself. For the last few weeks, I’ve been working on an engineering project. Yes, you heard me right! I’ve been busy measuring, sketching, and lugging cement blocks...

Ten Reasons Being Mindful Matters

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.” ― Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment   Have you ever been in your car traveling a familiar route when you suddenly notice...