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Suffering Really Is Optional
It is obvious that human beings suffer. I used to think that that was my lot in life. But, years ago, someone told and taught me that “Suffering is optional.” Somewhere in between that observation, and living it, is a middle ground that beautifully holds the tension...
Getting Scared To Life
It's kind of a funny thing, that expression "It scared me to death." In my work with people, and in my own personal life, one of the biggest components of happiness, success, obstacles, or challenges always seems to boil down to one thing: FEAR. Now, you may think...
“What If?”: A Wake-Up Call To Presence
Within the past couple of days, a young 22-23 year old man in the part of Colorado where I hang out was walking along a local overpass. This overpass stands above one of the busiest traffic corridors in the area. For some reasons that we'll never really...
A Different Take On Your Mothers
I imagine that this would be more suitably posted on Mother's Day, but I'm moved to do it now. This Thanksgiving was the second Thanksgiving that I've had now since my mother's death in June of last year. I found myself missing her, and being...
What Feels Good – A Practice from Dr. Rick Hanson
One of the key themes that runs through all my work is the importance of community, connection, and sharing our gifts as fully and unabashedly as possible. For me, this also includes sharing others' gifts as well. I received a newsletter today from...