Toward a World that Works for Everyone
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 […]
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 […]
Some people who make art consider it a spiritual practice. For them, it’s more than just a fun activity. It’s a way to express who they are while connecting with something profound deep within them. Being creative allows them to venture into their mind and soul, forming a vital connection that many people are sadly […]
Reposted from February 2016. “You can build great wisdom and genius by spending time each day in grateful communion with your inner voice. What better way of creating a more fulfilling life than by mastering the art of tuning into your most inspired and ingenious self, your inner voice? “This voice is your guide of […]
Longtime readers might notice I haven’t been around much lately. I’ve been writing for the Weekly Awareness Guide but silent on the blog and social media. Truth be told, I’m looking for inspiration. I’m unsatisfied with the way I’ve been writing and trying to figure out what I really want to do. This snippet from […]
Writing is a powerful tool that can be used to entertain, inform, and inspire people to change the world. Regardless of your reason for doing it, writing provides an outlet for you to express yourself and reach an audience of enthusiastic readers. Research into any area of society (or spirituality) will show that there are […]
I wrote the following for the 224th issue of the Weekly Awareness Guide, a written document distributed weekly via email that I offer for $11.11 a month. Income from the guide helps me get by and ensures I can continue to offer free content, and every subscription is appreciated. The option to subscribe is given […]
I wrote the following for the 215th issue of the Weekly Awareness Guide, a written document distributed weekly via email that I offer for $11.11 a month. Income from the guide helps me get by, and every subscription is appreciated. The option to subscribe is given at the bottom of this post (learn about subscribing […]
As any writer will tell you, creating something worth reading is a long and arduous process. It’s not easy, and the long periods of silence and isolation it requires would deter most people from pursuing it. Writing mostly involves staring aimlessly at the paper, computer screen, etc. waiting for something genuine to come through. This […]
I wrote the following for the 201st issue of The Culture of Awareness Weekly Newsletter. To begin for this week – The creative spirit is all around, and connecting with it is our birthright. Nature is one of the best places to become aware of it, because nature shows us what can happen when it’s […]
“You can build great wisdom and genius by spending time each day in grateful communion with your inner voice. What better way of creating a more fulfilling life than by mastering the art of tuning into your most inspired and ingenious self, your inner voice? “This voice is your guide of all guides to a […]
Credit: meaningfullife.com I think creativity and the transformation of consciousness have more in common than most people think. My fellow creative minds probably know what I mean, and we feel like something’s missing if we aren’t hard at work. It’s as if creativity feeds the soul. Writers don’t feel complete if they don’t write every […]
Quote from Robert Byrne. Credit: encoretampabay.com I’d like to follow up from my piece yesterday and encourage us all to get serious about our purpose. Let’s figure out how we want to help the world, because it needs people who are willing to pursue their dreams and help others along the way. To help others […]
Credit: Survey.cvent.com We live in an interesting time, and there’s a lot I could be writing about right now. There are plenty of daily stories about the big corporations that are polluting the planet and misleading consumers in the name of profit, and there are an equal amount of stories about corruption in government. Every […]
