Most of us move through life without realizing that we are walking one of two very different inner landscapes. One feels confusing and full of pressure. The other invites us inward toward clarity and peace. These two landscapes are the maze and the labyrinth, and understanding the difference can change the way we meet ourselves […]
Childhood Summers in the Waves When I was a child, we spent two weeks at the ocean every summer. Those days were filled with endless hours body surfing and jumping waves. That was my first experience of being thrilled with fear. Every time a huge wave rolled toward me, I strategized whether I should try […]
Are you dreading the holidays? Or, are you hoping this year will be different? Take a deep breath. You are a powerful creator and have a whole lot of say about what kind of holidays you will have this year. The single greatest key to enjoying the holidays is choosing to be proactive rather than […]
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin True, but this is easier said than done. Here’s why. The soul carries a positive polarity. The Earth, and the ego (including the physical, mental, emotional, unconscious, and imaginative areas of consciousness) […]
Do you ever experience an elusive unease and longing for something more than your life seems to be offering you? Consider it a call to a deeper awareness of the existential reality of the human experience. There comes a time in many lives when, no matter how much we achieve, acquire, or understand, something […]
We all ultimately want to be happy and to be loved. In my mentoring work I have noticed that each client has a fundamental unconscious drama playing out in their life. These dramas distract or blocking them from experiencing the love and inner peace they seek. In each case this drama compels them into life […]
Emotional Heaviness Emotional pain is an invisible weight that many people carry. It doesn’t always show on the outside, but it can quietly affect every area of your life. Whether it’s a persistent ache, a sharp sense of loss, or a quiet feeling that something just isn’t right. Many of my clients seek help without […]
What Game Are You Really Playing? The Origins of the Metaphor of Life As a Game Since the 1600s, great thinkers have used the metaphor of life as a game or performance. Shakespeare famously wrote, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” This suggests that real people are like […]
The Metaphor of the Pearl The oyster’s journey of pearl formation is a metaphor for overcoming adversity. Difficult situations can be the source of our greatest blessings and growth if we respond with courage and perseverance. How and Why the Oyster Forms a Pearl We tend to activate autopilot defense mechanisms to push away less than […]
Recognizing the Sacred in Every Life We Encounter In aviation and maritime communication, the term “souls onboard” is used during emergencies to communicate the number of living human beings onboard a vessel. It’s not just a headcount. It’s a recognition of lives, of beings, of souls. The language reminds us that those on […]