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Why Nothing is Important

April 12, 2022

Why Nothing is Important

I have been saying "Nothing is always a good thing to say" for decades, and trying to incorporate it into my life wherever I can. Now, most of you kno ...

Stop Trying to Help Others

April 5, 2022

Stop Trying to Help Others

As I was returning from my Dark Retreat in Guatemala I sat with a father and his daughter. We got to talking about my work and he asked about someone ...

Are You Able to Face Darkness?

March 22, 2022

Are You Able to Face Darkness?

Some of you may know I am going on a Dark Retreat this week. I never really understood formal retreats before. The idea that one can retreat from life ...

Are You Guilty of Punishing Those Who Try?

March 15, 2022

Are You Guilty of Punishing Those Who Try?

Since my interview with Ken Bain, this quote has rattled around in my head. When he said this I was taken aback. It is so clear and concise, but not o ...

Do You Like That You're Doing That?

March 8, 2022

Do You Like That You're Doing That?

What we want is not always in line with what we like. I did things in active addiction that I no longer liked, but, because of old associations and th ...

Stop Being Fooled Today

March 1, 2022

Stop Being Fooled Today

On weekdays I host a talk on the Wisdom app entitled "Tao of the Day." There, I talk to guests about the Tao te Ching. One of the most prominent point ...

What You Want Also Terrifies You

February 22, 2022

What You Want Also Terrifies You

This quote by photographer Paul Caponigro encapsulates so much of my beliefs around art and connecting with others. I was doing an initial consultatio ...

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