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...

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...

But First…Get Grounded

Maybe you are searching among the branches for what only appears in the roots – Rumi A few days ago, I was rushing to squeeze in a walk with Maisey before getting on a call about a new project I’m working on. I usually pride myself on being “in the moment” but that...

Preparing to Launch

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”       Steve Jobs, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Apple I used to spend...

Are You on The Right Path?

“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” ―Fyodor Dostoyevsky   Recently, I’ve felt the presence of my guides signaling me that it’s time to take the next step on my spiritual journey. For me, that...