In our modern Western culture, the word “surrender” is thought of as negative. The basic definition of surrender is “to yield to the power of another.” It has become synonymous with giving up and viewed as an irrevocable display of weakness. But, contrary to popular belief, the act of surrender Read more…
When your body, mind and spirit are in harmony, an intrinsic sense of well-being permeates the totality of your existence. However, this harmony of self is a perpetual balancing act. Neglect any layer of yourself and the others become compromised as well. Think of yourself as a bicycle. Your physical Read more…
Ayahuasca… You’ve probably heard the word recently. The spirit vine, as it’s called, has been used traditionally by Amazonian shamans for (at least) thousands of years. Ayahuasca is typically consumed as a brew that has entheogenic properties and contains DMT (Dimethyltryptamine aka the spirit molecule). Now, with a global awakening Read more…
I’m that interesting character at the restaurant, hands hovering over my food as I silently mouth a couple words and sport a slight Buddha-smirk before eating. No, I’m not a Jesus freak or a “broccoli whisperer,” and I’m not crazy (well, maybe a little bit). As you’ll soon (re)discover, there’s Read more…
Traveling alone may be the single best catalyst for personal growth. My solo traveling experiences have created quantum leaps in various areas of my life. And every person I’ve met who has traveled alone has been among the most interesting and awesome people I’ve encountered. Read more about my solo Read more…
There I was, wearing a maroon robe, in a pyramid-shaped auditorium full of people, screaming incoherent gibberish in a voice that was half Yoda and half Jamaican until I broke out into uncontrollable, cackling laughter. Here’s the kicker… This was all part of a meditation. How awesome is that? I Read more…
In order to achieve any big win, you must first achieve the prerequisitory* small wins which compound to make the big win. Think about it… A painting is a series of brushstrokes, a war is a series of battles and a sports game is a series of plays. Likewise, your Read more…
I looked up at the diving board. It was a proud blue piece of art that stood eight feet above the water. The sun was shining brightly overhead as I observed a young man bounce off of the beautiful blue plank and execute a graceful swan dive, landing in the Read more…