Send me a message Most people have a misconception about spirituality. Most people think you're either spiritual or you're not. But spiritual is not something that some people have and some people don't have. The question is whether we're connected to our spirituality or not. In this podcast, I explore the true nature of spirituality. I share where spiritual answers can be found. I discuss the roadblocks we face on our spiritual journey and how to overcome them, and how we can develop a deeper c...
Oct 16, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Send me a message Why is doing nothing the hardest thing in the world? It's not a mystery. It's because we are so used to doing, achieving, consuming, creating, analyzing and judging. But when we can break through that compulsion to mindlessly fill up the peaceful silence with needless noise, the world becomes ours. There is perhaps no greater ability than the ability to find peace and joy within ourselves. In this podcast, I share the three most important steps for breaking through that barrier...
Sep 29, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Send me a message Meditation and being present are great ways to be happier and more calm, but can they really lead to enlightenment? Is enlightenment possible? Can a person really be in a zen state all the time? Even at work?!?! In today's podcast, I answer these questions and more as we dive into what enlightenment is, how to get it, why you're not enlightened, and how to make sure you're getting the absolute most out of your awakening journey. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditat...
Sep 19, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Send me a message We all have times in our lives when we are going through difficult times and we start to wonder why the heck we're here? We can begin to lose faith that we are here for any other purpose than to suffer. But there is a cause for this crisis of meaninglessness. When we understand the cause, we are able to see that it is not life that has lost meaning. It is we who have forgotten how to give life meaning. In this podcast, I share a simple two-step solution for getting out of a fun...
Sep 10, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Send me a message Oftentimes, we try to conform in order to get approval and acceptance. But we never get it and we just end up pretending to be someone we're not. The truth is, we won't be liked by everybody. But the more we can be ourselves, the more we will find genuine friends who love us for exactly who we are. In this podcast, I share a 4-step process for finding your authenticity and courage within. I talk about how to quiet the outside noise and live in alignment with who you truly are. ...
Aug 30, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Send me a message Introspection is a natural activity that humans have been doing since we've been around. Today however, we have very little time in our waking lives to think, reflect and ponder. This has led us to forgetting how to do this very important and necessary practice. In this podcast, I talk about why some people feel depressed after reflecting on something difficult in their lives, and I share how we can avoid that depression trap. I also talk about why we need introspection, what m...
Aug 23, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Send me a message Is life a competition or a cooperation? What is the best way to achieve in life? If some people get ahead by cheating and competing, would we be fools to "play by the rules?" The truth is, whether we see the world as a competition or a cooperation has less to do with the world and more to do with how we see the world. If we feel separate from everyone, competition is natural. If we see the oneness, cooperation is inevitable. In this podcast, I explore the fear that lies at the ...
Aug 16, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Send me a message We hear that desire is the root of all suffering. But sometimes desire can lead us toward finding our future spouse. It can lead to success, fun times, and good health. Desire is even often what sets us down the spiritual path. So is desire always bad? Why do we have this insatiable desire within us? Is there more than one kind of desire? And how can we use desire without letting it make us suffer? I answer these questions and more in this podcast. Please enjoy other episodes w...
Aug 09, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Send me a message Anger is like pumping air into a balloon. When it starts to get overinflated, little leaks sprout up. Most of us try to cover those little holes with band-aids, such as alcohol, food, screen time, etc... But that only causes new holes to spring up. We must learn to turn off the air pump if we want to get to the root of the problem. But is anger always bad? Is it ever justified? Can it be good if we use it to fuel positive change in society? And isn't it worse if we try to stuff...
Aug 02, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Send me a message Spirituality is a word that has about 8 billion definitions. So what the heck is it? How does it relate to religion? Can you have one without the other? Are they mutually exclusive or do we need both to reach our ultimate potential? In this podcast, I explore the history of religion spirituality. I talk about their impact they've had on people and on society as a whole. And I share how we can navigate the confusing terrain of a world full of people who all claim to possess the ...
Jul 25, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Send me a message All addictions rob us of the chance to be at deep peace and rest. They take over our mind, and chasing the high becomes our full-time job with overtime. Only when we don’t know the deep peace within do we search for it in vain outside of ourselves. Enjoying our favorite activities without attachment and craving is the key to freedom. It is when we become attached that we sacrifice our future well being for short term relief and escape. In this podcast, I share how to get in tou...
Jul 16, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Send me a message Without every single part of bicycle, a bike would cease to be a bike. Like each link in a bike chain, every part is integral to the form and function of the bicycle. So too, every single one of us is an expression of the universe in this moment, inseparable and indistinguishable. When we realize we are the oneness of the universe, we stop falling for the illusion of separateness and isolation. All the self-pressure, self-consciousness and self-doubt fades away as we realize th...
Jul 06, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Send me a message There is only one way to overcome our worries, fears, anger and mental suffering — we must understand the nature of our mind. When we understand the mind's nature, we become free from its tricks, games and neurotic tendencies. In today's podcast, I share two simple steps to understanding the mind and freeing ourselves from the inner chaos. I talk about what the mind is, how to deal with it when it becomes obsessive and negative, and how to break free from the illusion that the ...
Jun 28, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Send me a message No life will be free from pain. We will see it in the people we love and we will see it in ourselves. Pain and loss are intricately intertwined in the journey of life. But this pain does not define us unless we let it. In today's podcast, I talk about the difference between pain and suffering. I share how we can start to look at pain without fear. And I discuss how we can turn pain into purpose. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual...
Jun 21, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Send me a message What does it mean to listen to our heart? How do we even do that? And how do we resolve the inner conflict between our head and our heart? We need the mind's critical thinking, but we also need the heart's trust. We need the mind's protection, but we wouldn't be here without the heart's love. For most of us, this creates an imbalance inside ourselves. In today's podcast, I share the difference between the mind's intelligence and the heart's wisdom. I talk about how to connect t...
Jun 14, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Send me a message When we hurt, we hurt others. When others hurt, they hurt us. It's a vicious cycle that has spread its tentacles to every corner of this planet. If we are going to create a more peaceful and loving planet, it's starts with healing ourselves. In today's podcast, I talk about what causes this unbreakable chain of pain, I share how to see beyond our hurt, and I give two easy ways we can all start the healing journey right now. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation t...
Jun 07, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Send me a message When we're anxious, stressed, angry, unhappy, depressed or grieving, impulsive thinking and behavior can easily creep into our lives. This is when we are most likely to succumb to destructive and risky behavior that can make bad problems even worse. So how do we avoid short-term thinking and behavior? How can we can avoid making bad decisions we'll only regret later? How do we recenter ourselves, see the bigger picture, and stay focused on our long-term well being? In today's p...
May 31, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Send me a message All of us to some degree have a fear of being seen, truly seen. We put up walls, we build barriers, and we project an outward appearance that we think will be the most universally accepted. But this artificial persona we create actually causes us great stress and insecurity. We constantly fear we'll be found out, we'll feel like imposters, and our needy insecurity will make us doubt ourselves. In today's podcast, I share the reasons why we put up these walls of inauthenticity, ...
May 24, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Send me a message Everyone will have failures in life. The more success we have, the more times we'll have failed. That's the nature of learning, growth and success. We will all have things that we feel inadequate about. Michael Jordan might be a great basketball player, but his Mandarin might be atrocious. The reason we feel inadequate is not because we're imperfect, it's because we are comparing our unique selves to other people's unique skills and advantages. In today's podcast, I share how w...
May 17, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Send me a message To live authentically, we have to know ourselves. To know ourselves, we have to spend a little time tuning out the influencers and tuning into our heart's intentions, values and instincts. This is how we go beyond the mind's thoughts and into our true calling in life. We are being influenced everywhere we look, from the advertisements we see to the social media we consume. In today's podcast, I share some simple ways we can block out the noise, reconnect with ourselves, and sta...
May 10, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Send me a message Mastering your emotions is much like mastering a foreign language. At first, you will feel you are not making any progress. For some time, it will take a great deal of sustained effort to translate basic sentences in your head. But eventually, it it will seep into your subconscious and you will realize you are fluent. And every day you practice, your skill will grow and grow. In today's podcast, I share simple techniques to practice mastering your emotions. I discuss what can c...
May 03, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Send me a message What is the root causes of experiencing negative situations in our lives? How can we remove those causes? What can we do when the inevitable unfortunate circumstances of our life do happen? How can we face those most challenging times? And what can we do to prevent them altogether? I answer these questions and more in today's podcast. Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free li...
Apr 26, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Send me a message We live in a dysfunctional society. We have big problems that seem intractable. The well being of every person is not the priority of our global governments. So it is no wonder that many of us come from dysfunctional families. How can we survive the trauma that was normalized as children? How can we heal from the anxiety and PTSD we've developed? How can we unlearn the negative, critical voice in our head that we inherited from our family? And how can we mend the wounds of brok...
Apr 19, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Send me a message Not every relationship will last forever. Not every person is meant to be in our life. But whether someone is in our life for a brief moment or for the rest of our life, every relationship has something to teach us. How we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us is what determines the quality of our life. When we live in harmony, we feel peaceful. When our relationships with those three things are strained, life becomes strenuous. In today's podcast, I talk about t...
Apr 12, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Send me a message Society rewards success. It is the most alluring addiction there is because it is the only addiction that we are celebrated for having. It becomes ingrained into everyone of us that we should delay our happiness until we have achieved success later in life. But what happens when we postpone our happiness? Is happiness greater than success? Will wealth bring us happiness? Can we have both success and happiness? In today's podcast, I talk about the current debate between happines...
Apr 05, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Send me a message There is an infinite amount of success and wealth in the world. There is no limit except by our own beliefs and mindset. The economy is not me versus my neighbor. Others don't have to fail so we can succeed. In the information age where any creative idea can become a success, every one of us can achieve our dreams. We just need to know how to do it. In today's podcast, I share 3 simple steps to recognizing the pathway to your career success, how you can achieve your dreams, and...
Mar 29, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Send me a message There is a dazzling light show happening right before our eyes all the time. The way the energetic photons from the sun bounce off the objects around us in dazzling color every minute is astounding. Most of us simply fail to see the brilliance, vibrance and newness in each moment. In today's podcast, I talk about what prevents us from seeing the magic all around us, how we can regain our childlike wonder and awe, and how we can bring an end to boredom and monotony in our lives....
Mar 22, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Send me a message What happens inside us when we get angry or jealous because other people are doing better than us? What can we do when our ambitions and goals are not being achieved according to our timetable? And how can we reach for the stars but still be happy if we only catch the moon? In today's podcast episode, I talk about the 5 obstacles to peace and happiness when other people around us are doing better, or when we are not doing as well as we'd like. And, I talk about how to overcome ...
Mar 16, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Send me a message In our fast-paced world, it's very easy to internalize the hyper speed frenzy all around us. But this frantic pace is destroying our mental health, our relationships, and our lives. We may feel like we're getting more done, but in truth that chaos comes at a price we will pay later. We are human beings, not corporate ladder climbers. We need rest to perform our best. And if our mind is always racing, eventually we will burn out. So how can we get done all that we need to get do...
Mar 07, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Send me a message Unless you live under a rock, you have probably experienced some kind of betrayal trauma. It is the most prevalent kind of trauma known to man and practically universal. Someone at some time in your life has broken your trust, not cared for you the way you deserved, abused or taken advantage of you. It's part of being human. But no matter what we've been through, we all have the ability to heal. We can all overcome our past, learn from it, and leave it in the past where it belo...
Feb 29, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 111
