Toward a World that Works for Everyone
As I read Wes’s share and the impact on his writing of having to see to his finances continually, I realize that but for the grace of you, there go we as well. Challenged or not, I’m glad to have Wes back among our commentators. I wish he’d also restart his channeling. Still Rebelling […]
Many of us complicate life for no good reason. We expect too much from the world, and we forget that to be alive at all is a gift. We’re always looking for something more. We want things to be better, faster, more impressive; and we’re in a mad dash to get everything we feel entitled […]
I have a broken Buddha statue sitting on my desk. It feels like a perfect metaphor for where my life was in 2020. I keep my Buddha on my desk in front of me, surrounded by other decorations – or “desk-orations”, as I call them – which encourage me when I write. Most of my […]
This is a continuation of my previous article, The Journey Begins… When I was younger, I didn’t think much about what I wanted to do with my life. Like a typical teenager, I cared more about finding the next party than thinking about my future. Now, in my late twenties, my party days are long […]
The election season craziness here in America exemplifies the need to return to the heart. Most of us, including me, have been caught in the maelstrom of American politics. I’ve repeatedly argued my side and found unsurprisingly that I’ve brought nobody new into my corner. For someone with liberal and conservative values, I find it […]
Cannabis is an ancient plant with a long history. From its history in ancient China to its use in India and many other places as a medicine and sacrament; there is no shortage of fascinating information about a plant that has long intrigued people. Today, cannabis legalization is a source of controversy and fierce debate. […]
When I was 16, I found out my girlfriend was pregnant. I will never forget how it felt to get the news. We decided we would look at the pregnancy test together and, sure enough, it was positive. I’d never been more terrified. I crossed a line I had no business being anywhere near, and […]
Since I’m home all day and have a lot more time to write, I’ve been thinking about the kind of dedication and respect the craft demands. It does not seem to be a talent you can develop easily. Even if you have a knack for it, the journey from writing poorly to writing well is […]
This is a follow-up to my previous post, “Coronavirus: Tips for Coping If You’re Stuck at Home”. I hope everyone at home is doing well. It can be unnerving to be stuck home unsure when you’ll return to work, and with every day that passes, it can get a little easier to go stir-crazy. If […]
If we thought the world was crazy before, this past week has shown us it could be much worse. The coronavirus has cast a light on two important things we should think about. The first is that if we don’t take action proactively, a problem like this can quickly get out of hand. The second […]
I love writing as much as anyone with a blog. It’s a great outlet for expressing what’s on your mind and connecting with a source of inner wisdom most of us don’t know we have. But when writer’s block gets in the way, it can lead to hair-pulling anxiety. When I first started writing, I […]
People love to think the ego is an impediment to spiritual growth. If we could just get rid of it, we would finally be enlightened and free from all the nonsense that comes with being human. What would happen if rather than avoiding or condemning this part of us, we looked for its source? This […]
As you’ll see, I wrote this around Thanksgiving. Since the message in this article – gratitude – is always relevant, I figured I’d share it anyway. “I can balance writing with working a part-time job,” I wrote naively. What’s so hard about that? Little did I realize; I would also balance it with getting my […]
This is an update to the September/October appeal for reader support. Head here and here for more information. Thank you so much to everyone who helped us in September and October. With your help, we’ve not only been able to pay our October property tax bill, but get repairs done on my car that it […]
Welcome to November! Depending on where you live, it’s getting a lot colder outside and frost is covering the ground. October’s spooky vibes are giving way for the warm wintery (and pumpkin-spicey) November vibes to take their place. It’s time to warm up and get settled in with a good book – or a good […]
