Mortality and awakening


Last month, my best friend, the love of my life who is a really healthy, active, sensible eater and non-drinker, ended up in the hospital unexpectedly with a condition that usually causes sudden death, and is usually brought on by a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and a host of other things. None of which apply.  He …

Flying high: Navigating and surrendering to change.


When pilots navigate, they steer the plane based on information they can trust.  Information that is so certain and infallible, if it were ever inaccurate that would be the least of their troubles. I can only imagine the vertigo and confusion to be found in ascending to such a height, then trying to move forward …

Smeagol or Gollum: 5 Steps to overcome self-doubt.


I recently, finally, watched The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and was struck by the symbolism of the tormented character of Smeagol and Gollum.  Physically, mentally, and spiritually this is a man who gave in once to darkness, became addicted to it, and wasted away, his very identity shattered in a desperate attempt to protect …