In two separate conversations with Diana Makens and Leslie Irwin, the subject of being habituated to fear came up. The idea that fear can be a habit seems normal to me …now. In the same way that cocaine or diet pills can become something that we crave, that we have to have, our minds can... Learn More

Again from the last Way of a (Spiritual) Warrior, aka WOW, here is a poem written by Eric Bair, one of the participants, and posted on the closed WOW 2014 FaceBook page. I have his permission to re-post his poem on this blog. Thank you, Eric, for capturing the essence of a Spiritual Warrior's path.... Learn More

I learned many things from this last Way of a (Spiritual) Warrior group, aka WOW. Somewhere along Day 3, there was a refrain that started being integrated into all activities by most of the participants. It started as a concept – being fully present, Fully IN each moment, regardless of what is happening in that... Learn More

Hmmmmm. Can I give love? This last week at Way of a (Spiritual) Warrior, aka WOW, I saw instance after instance of genuine connection, mutual support, sincere exchanges of “for-ness” (vs. against-ness) that had no agenda, other than the pure offering and gracious acceptance of kindness, appreciation, affection, and the gentle and blatant reminders to... Learn More

In a recent training, one of the recurring themes was the concept of "overs" – the chance to start over. It looks like this. I'm excited about some topic that I can't wait to tell you about (or I'm scared to tell you). As soon as I see you, it all comes gushing out. However... Learn More

It’s a movie – based on a true story, told also in a book entitled the same.  OK, I cried during the movie, not just once. So did my friend, Diana Makens. It’s the touching story of a 4 year old who has a near death experience, visits heaven during his surgery, and unfolds his... Learn More