Home. Such a small word, yet it is full of so many big meanings. Each of us has a unique definition, a set of requirements that come together to give us that sense of comfort and ease. It can mean anything from the physical structure of a house to a hometown, a homestead to a […]
I remember how I felt the year I turned thirty. It was a shock. I had never been able to relate to people over thirty, and it felt strange to suddenly be one of them. When I looked in the mirror, I felt old and young at the same time. I had mistakenly convinced myself […]
The word “power” is most often associated with fantasy or science fiction. Reality rarely caters to the mystical components of our minds. Even in the face of harsh realism, there are some everyday phrases that use the term “power”. “The power of money” or “the power of LOVE,” are both common similes indicating some form […]
Time and again, I’ve seen articles, posts, and quotes that advise, “If you want to be more positive, remove negative people from your life.” And when I’ve read this advice, I always have an intense internal reaction. I have experienced the pain of loss and abandonment, and every time this message comes around, I think […]
When we experience difficult times, a common tendency is to try to keep emotions hidden inside, wearing smiles on our faces, hoping to cover our inner distress. And it can be so easy to bottle things up as an alternative to sharing problems, or dealing with the causes of stress head on. We are all […]
In the early days of writing The Celestine Prophecy, I had many people telling me the project was impractical, even foolish. They declared that I was wasting my time when I should be looking for something more realistic. I agreed to some extent, of course. Writing a novel is always a gamble. But all the […]
As I look back at my pattern of growth, it seems like I always start with the First Insight. The Restlessness seems to knock me out of my Synchronistic flow and then into a state of confusion, filled with unknowing and a lack of inspiration. Getting back into the flow is as easy as staying […]
We live in a world where we actively encourage each other to maintain inner peace. When our loved ones endure pain we hold their hands and we tell them to have faith that everything will be alright. We pray for humanity, we mourn people that we’ve never met, and we are shocked on a regular […]
I walked into the grocery store with a smile and a spring in my step. I approached the florist’s counter, and asked for an order of balloons. I chose a few of my friend Nancy’s favorite colors, along with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. It was her birthday, and I was thrilled about surprising her. […]
Last year was intense in its own way. The spring likely brought big lessons; sometimes karma sweeps us up not to punish us, but to gently wake us and help us see where greater responsibility, self-awareness, or care for ourselves was being asked of us. These moments often invite us into deeper accountability—not as judgment, […]
