You’re not your karmic bundle
When we embark on the spiritual journey and begin to pay attention to the habitual patterns and core stories that have such…
The problem with Buddhism
I’d like to preface this blogpost by saying that the only problem with Buddhism is the three letters at the end of the word…
Does pot have a place on the journey of awakening?
I generally avoid taking a position on controversial topics because I have an appreciation for all the different points of view..
Closing the gap
Most of us are habituated to avoid the unpleasant and seek the pleasant. Like the proverbial pigeon in the psych experiment…
Love is the way
In the face of the hatred, conflict, and subterfuge that seem to be consuming our civic and political discourse…
Falling in love with our divine imperfection
Many, if not most, of us come to the spiritual search bearing feelings of inadequacy, failure, and shame based on a tendency to judge…
True renunciation
Students often ask me, What can I do to bring about my awakening? What are the methods, the techniques, the meditations…
Boredom on the journey is really good news
When you first encounter the nondual teachings, you may be enthralled and inspired by the depth and breadth of the insight that’s revealed…
The value of therapy on the journey of awakening
As a psychotherapist as well as a teacher of spiritual awakening, I’m often asked how the two pursuits can be mutually enriching…