Andrew Oser

There are many metaphors through which we can view this human life. We can see it as a school, as a battle, as a dance, or even as a prison. Each of us is free to choose which metaphor(s) to use.  It’s wise to choose a metaphor which supports you in being happy. I have […]

When I say the word “joy,” I can feel my heart bursting open. “Joy” has long been one of my favorite words.  When I was a tennis coach back in the ‘80s, I wrote a book called “The Joy of Tennis.” In the ‘90s, I founded a nonprofit called The Joy of Sports Foundation So,

The beginning of a New Year is a powerful time.  A wave of fresh energy is released.  It is an auspicious time to set intentions and to make changes in our lives. I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time on Mount Shasta during the last days of ’24 and the beginning of

Making wise choices is a big key to living a healthy, happy life. In these uncertain times, all of us are faced with a myriad of choices, ranging from considering potential major shifts in our lives to daily responses to changing circumstances. I’ve found that the best way to make these choices is through inner

Love is our natural state.  When we’re not feeling love, that’s because we’ve closed our hearts for some reason. A primary way we close our hearts is through judgment.  Fortunately, there is a very effective antidote for this particular form of poison.  It is called forgiveness. The most important person to forgive is, of course, yourself.  When we judge

Back in the ‘80s, when I was a tennis coach and an avid player, I made a life-changing discovery. I found that if I used the time between points to relax and be in the Present, I enjoyed the points a lot more and consistently played my best. In tennis, there is generally only 15-30

In the dance of the Earth and Sun, as well as the human calendar, the next three weeks offer a powerful opportunity to re-set your life. For many people, the End of the Year is a busy, stressful time.  If often involves frantic last-minute shopping, extensive preparations for Christmas, travel and/or entertaining, and spending time

Gratitude is the simplest, most accessible doorway home. As those of you who have done retreats with me know, gratitude is the cornerstone of my spiritual path.  Being grateful for the Present is always a winning strategy no matter what is going on. Here are three powerful ways to use gratitude: 1) If you’re like

Several years back, someone wrote an article about the 7 chakras of the Earth which went viral on the Internet. The article identified Mount Shasta as the “Root Chakra” of the world.   Lots of people ask me about this when they visit here.  So, I thought it might be helpful to offer some insights from