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 see the first rays of the New Year sun shining on the Summit of Mount Shasta, and then …
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 what is is always a winning strategy no mater what is going on. Here are three powerful ways to use gratitude: If you’re like me, …
A huge part of the journey of spiritual awakening is shifting our focus more and more from the mind to the heart. Western civilization has been built on the glorification of rational thinking. Our modern society is still largely defined by Rene Descartes famous quote from almost four hundred years ago, “I think therefore I …
Freedom is being able to come all the way in and go all the way out. This is equally true for human life in general and dealing with painful emotions in particular. True freedom comes not from doing whatever the ego/mind wants, but from following the Heart/Living Spirit. When we follow the Heart, we are living from passion/compassion, …
I realize that God is always present everywhere. But, it sure does seem like His/Her Presence is greatly amplified on Mount Shasta. For me, and many others, Mount Shasta, more than any place on this earth, symbolizes and reflects God/Self/I AM. Looking at the Mountain or spending time sitting or walking on its slopes awakens me …
Our ability to communicate effectively is critical to the quality of our relationships and to success in all aspects of life. The key to building healthy, lasting relationships is to deepen our ability to listen When we engage in conversation, there is a natural alternation between speaking and listening. When we speak, we are in …
