The Great Conjunction or the Great Awakening? I say both. A time where there are truths revealed. We can read this conjunction in astronomical, astrological, spiritual or psychological terms. I have long been a student of the Universal Kabbalah so I could read it in spiritual terms. I am also an organizational psychologist and a trained clinician, ... [Read more]
Movement Monday: Seeing With Gratitude
I think it is fair to say that many of us may have had moments, or extended moments, of seeing with gratitude this year despite, or because of, the crises. What crises? Take your pick: the pandemic with the related economic and social implications, social unrest/black lives matter, the U.S. elections or climate change. Consequently many of us have ... [Read more]
1000 Days to Self-Mastery?
1000 days to self-mastery is an intriguing and overwhelming thought. 1000 days, really? What does this mean and why do it? In the Kundalini yoga tradition I practice it is said if you practice a meditation or a kriya for 1000 days you will experience self-mastery. A kriya is a series of postures, breath, and sound that work toward a specific ... [Read more]
Walking On Broken Glass Part 2: Making Sense & Lessons Learned
Just in case you missed it, here is the not-so-flattering picture of me. Yesterday I described my experience of walking on broken glass. Now, I want to reflect on it with you and share what sense I make of it and how I integrate this experience into lessons learned that I can apply going forward. I asked and answered a number of questions for ... [Read more]
Magic Monday: Focus on What Works
Where can you find the magic at work today? Since our brains are wired for survival, we typically focus on the glass being half empty versus half full. We are always measuring and calculating how far off we are from our goals or what we desire. At the root of this behavior is our built-in hard wiring to ensure we are safe or okay in some way – ... [Read more]
Follow up Friday: The Magic of Christmas
My reflection question this week: What do you notice when you step back from the task at hand and notice the positive of what is or could be? Here, is what I noticed this week – When I step back and pause, I am living completely in the present moment – the now. I can’t be projecting into the future or dwelling on the past. Today, Christians ... [Read more]