Walking through Fire
How do we stand in unshakeable presence and act courageously in a time of upheaval in our world? I love to share a true story to support and inspire you. The wildfire was spreading faster than we could run. When I came to
Writing & True Stories
Aching for real Love?
We want it badly. But rarely do we admit our secret, ravenous hunger. You see this thirst for the 'real' in the eyes of colleagues, a neighbor, the mailman, and in your own. You know the ache for unconditional love.
What’s love?
Love. What a word. There are so many people -you included- who have been and are living Love in the best way we know how. The ancient teaching of loving kindness from the Buddha, which the Dalai Lama walks today
Showing up together
Do you remember a time in your life, when confronted with a challenging situation that you could not change and no matter how much you wished to escape - there just was no exit door to be found? You may
Expecting Perfection?
She showed me her long list of expectations, excitedly telling me all the details about what her next partner should be like. It sounded to me like the advertisement ad for the 'oh so perfect' man, except I have never
For such a time as this
“For such a time as this, we were born!” People are waking up and many heed the call to turn the ship for all of us. In a time of turmoil in our world, when things fall apart, or we feel
Being Connected or Living Dead?
I entered a café yesterday. Dead silence. Has something happened? I looked around, the tables were occupied by people of different ages, each starred at a computer or phone screen. Not one engaged with another. The cluttering from the barista
A Life of True Compassion – Working with Mother Theresa
The train was crammed. I crouched together with the local Indian people, pigs, chickens and fleas on the floor for 2 days. There were no benches in 3rd class. I was just 18 years old, thirsty to discover what real
Voices of the Wild – My magical encounters with wild animals
May these true stories awaken in you what is wild, free and connected with all of life. I have had many incredible encounters with wild animals, like meeting a mountain lion and cub, having an anaconda snake around my neck,
