Take Comfort in Simplicity

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!

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!

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

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

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

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?

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...
The Life-Changing Magic of Being Your own Best Friend

The Life-Changing Magic of Being Your own Best Friend

Are you too hard on yourself? Of course, you want to be your best, but if you’re like many of my students, you don’t give yourself the kindness and understanding that you would give to a friend – or even a stranger. Life’s about learning and growing, determining your...
A New Group of Mediumship Level 2 Students are Ready to Soar

A New Group of Mediumship Level 2 Students are Ready to Soar

All I can say is “Wow!” We just wrapped up another session of my Mediumship Level 2 Certification Program. For the past few years, I ended each session by bringing the participants together for a two-day live workshop and graduation event in San Diego. This year, for...
The Journey of Janet Nohavec

The Journey of Janet Nohavec

My friendship with Reverend Janet Nohavec began decades ago when she reached out after seeing me on television. Like me, Janet was a practicing medium before it became a household word. I remember how she complimented me on my bravery in putting myself out there at a...