Mixed Messages

We send a number of mixed messages to our youth. We tell them to shoot for the stars but to remember their limitations. We guide them to be an individual, as long as they fit in with the “options” we have given them. We encourage them to take risks but nothing too risky, or

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Finding the Fun in Spirituality

Fun and the spiritual life – how do those two concepts go together? After years spent working in corporate America, followed by dealing with the challenges of trying to run a successful full-time spiritual business at a time when most people did not think it was

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Evolving Perfection

Evolving perfection is when; by being fully present, authentic, interactive, and open to evolving, we are in the becoming process.  Becoming more authentic, more of who you are and came here to be and embracing change and growth. Therefore, by being perfectly ourselves

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Now is the Moment

I want to greet you today from beautiful Kittery, ME, where everything is in bloom. And now is the moment! Now is the moment, here is the challenge for you. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHZdMTWST00&feature=youtu.be Now, in this moment, as

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Power vs. Influence

Let’s have a quick chat on the difference between power and influence. Oftentimes, we think of power as something that is physical, almost violent, with destructive ways. It can manifest itself in constructive ways, but we often associate power with power over somebody. Or

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Airport Reflections on Patience

Ten years ago, I had a series of speaking and teaching engagements in Salt Lake City, Utah, and my return flight was delayed. In the picture above, you can see the beautiful mountains behind me, and the airplanes neatly lined up in a row (none of them mine or ready to go).

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Expressions of Love

Around ten years ago, I had the honor of speaking and teaching at Kids Labs in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was a beautifully decorated space, full of street-inspired art. Above is a picture of me standing in front of a work of art that the kids created. It was a beautiful

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Your Super Hero Journey: Healthy Boundaries

I had a client who shared with me a story of how they set a boundary with their employer. When they were hired, they told their new boss that they could work three days each week. They already had another part time job, and were enrolled in a Master’s program. They informed

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The Danger of the New Year

Yes, New Year’s Resolutions can be dangerous. Most people fall into four categories: the ones who make resolutions to keep others happy, the ones who make resolutions because they don’t love and accept themselves for who they are, the people who want to deal with

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Journey to Greatness Tip #9

It’s not about standing for or against something, it’s about being real. Being able to state where you stand and being open to listening to what others have to say. You need to be able to adjust when necessary, not becoming stagnate or rigid within your own ideals and

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