External and Internal ChallengesWe all have external circumstances, perhaps out of our control, that present ongoing challenges and produce stress. When we also have the…Mar 28Mar 28
Be Free in AdvanceIt’s called “obsessive compulsive disorder” because you feel an irresistible compulsion to engage in the obsessive behavior. In the middle…Mar 3Mar 3
Let Them be Filled with Hatred; I Am Free of ResentmentI don’t generally hold on to grudges. I know people who internalize and clutch onto the slights of others, and relive the resulting pain…Feb 19Feb 19
What does it mean to be an individual?Because we are self-aware and apparently self-contained in our heads, we tend to think of ourselves as separate individuals. We may…Feb 3Feb 3
Freedom Through ForgivenessI see my life as a journey toward freedom: physical, psychological, emotional, financial and spiritual freedom. I have achieved freedom…Jan 25Jan 25
Why People Cause You PainThis question can be expanded into three parts: Why do they do it, why does it hurt you, and what can you do about it?Dec 20, 2024Dec 20, 2024
Can OCD be Used to Manifest Good Things?Manifestation practices involve visualizing what you want, believing that you have received it and feeling grateful. Some people write…Dec 3, 2024Dec 3, 2024
Wellness While Incarcerated VideoHere I am reading a short essay from my book, Wellness While Incarcerated: a Spiritual Seeker’s Companion.Nov 29, 2024Nov 29, 2024
Wellness While Incarcerated: The BookIt’s been a while since I have published a post on this blog. If it’s any excuse, I have been working on a new book, now available…Oct 11, 2024Oct 11, 2024
My Positive Things ListThese days, almost every conversation I have ends up spirally into a list of complaints. We are complaining about politics, the weather…Jul 3, 2024Jul 3, 2024
