As we enter a new year, it’s almost impossible to escape the tidal wave of resolutions. Everywhere, people are declaring what they won’t do, how they’ll “fix” themselves, and which habits they’ll break. This collective focus on lack—on what must be eliminated, avoided, or overcome—perpetuates the very energies of woundedness and insufficiency that many areContinueContinue reading “The Practice of Happiness: A Foundational Principle for 2025”
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When God Says “No”
We’ve all heard the saying: “God always answers, even when the answer is no.” Sometimes, you’ll hear it in more digestible, encouraging words, like, “Rejection is protection,” a common motto among the “new age” community. For years, I heard it too, but it never really resonated. I didn’t truly understand it until I experienced oneContinueContinue reading “When God Says “No””
“I Exist”: Finding Faith and Purpose in Suffering
I think I could stand anything, any suffering, only to be able to say and to repeat to myself every moment, ‘I exist.’ In thousands of agonies—I exist. When I first read these words from Dostoyevsky, I wasn’t just struck by their meaning—I felt them. They brought me back to one of the darkest seasonsContinueContinue reading ““I Exist”: Finding Faith and Purpose in Suffering”
The Rot Before the Resurrection: When God Lets You Break to Build You Back (A Testament to God’s Promises)
What do you do when your life feels like it’s crumbling into dust, and God seems silent? Sometimes, it feels like He’s letting you rot—but what if that decay is the first step toward new life? Now, consider this: What if God is not silent at all? What if He’s speaking in a language thatContinueContinue reading “The Rot Before the Resurrection: When God Lets You Break to Build You Back (A Testament to God’s Promises)”
The Energy of Christmas: A Celebration of Light, Love, and Connection
As the holidays approach, it’s easy to get swept up in debates, stress, or even frustration about what Christmas should be. Some argue over whether to say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays,” as if one diminishes the other. Others lament its commercialization or shy away from the word entirely, fearing it might offend. But atContinueContinue reading “The Energy of Christmas: A Celebration of Light, Love, and Connection”
When Giving God the Glory Hurt Me—And Taught Me to Love Better
For a long time, I struggled with the phrase, “Give God the glory.” My mother used to say it constantly, especially during moments when I longed for her gratitude. As her full-time caregiver, I poured myself into serving her, yet she never thanked me—only God. It drove me crazy. Why couldn’t she see my efforts?ContinueContinue reading “When Giving God the Glory Hurt Me—And Taught Me to Love Better”
Alan Watts and the Evolution of Faith: A Personal Journey
More than two decades ago, my most active spiritual teacher and closest friend, whom I lovingly call Master Roshi, introduced me to the works of Alan Watts. At the time, I was at a crossroads—a place where my relationship with faith felt strained, weighed down by the inherited dogmas that no longer aligned with myContinueContinue reading “Alan Watts and the Evolution of Faith: A Personal Journey”
Staying the Course: Lessons in Discipline, Faith, and Choosing Love
This morning started with a sense of clarity. As I woke up, a single thought repeated in my mind: “Stay in your lane.” It wasn’t just about sticking to my goals. It was a gentle reminder to trust God’s timing and not get distracted by fleeting emotions or the noise around me. I reached forContinueContinue reading “Staying the Course: Lessons in Discipline, Faith, and Choosing Love”
The Light is Returning: Reflections on Growth, Karma, and Renewal
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting once again on how nature’s cycles—like the quiet return of light after the winter solstice—mirror our own journeys through darkness, transformation, and renewal. They remind us that even the hardest struggles, though they may cut deeply, can lead to growth and balance if weContinueContinue reading “The Light is Returning: Reflections on Growth, Karma, and Renewal”
A Solstice Meditation: On Gratitude, Pain, and the Courage to Speak Truth
A Journey into Gratitude and Awakening Winter solstice has arrived, marking the longest night of the year, and I’ve been reflecting deeply on the lessons of my life—particularly on the pain that has shaped me and the truths it has revealed. The solstice reminds us that even the darkest moments have their purpose, for itContinueContinue reading “A Solstice Meditation: On Gratitude, Pain, and the Courage to Speak Truth”
Gratitude and Joy on This Journey
This morning was moving beyond words. As I sat with tears in my eyes, preparing to journal and reflecting on the conversation I shared in my last post, I realized something profound: the flood of gratitude within me is the joy we often speak about—the joy the Bible promises. It’s not so much a rewardContinueContinue reading “Gratitude and Joy on This Journey”
When Humility Wins: Lessons From a Conversation About God
Today, something incredible happened—something that left me sitting in awe, with tears in my eyes, realizing I finally got right what I so often got wrong. It started with a simple online comment, one that could have easily turned into a debate. Instead, it became a lesson in humility, grace, and connection. A commenter andContinueContinue reading “When Humility Wins: Lessons From a Conversation About God”
God is Bigger Than the Bible
One of the most common responses to my posts about spirituality is the claim that it’s “new age nonsense.” It’s as if some people fail to see God and the very things He expressly teaches us simply because they don’t come with a chapter and verse attached. At the same time, many believe they’re walkingContinueContinue reading “God is Bigger Than the Bible”
Egoic Hatred and the Projection of Shame: A Closer Look
In the process of sharing ideas that challenge people’s deeply held beliefs, I’ve encountered an interesting phenomenon: egoic hatred. Some of the feedback I’ve received has accused me of spreading “lies” and suggested that my perspectives were born out of the “shame of my own sin.” While the initial instinct might be to laugh thisContinueContinue reading “Egoic Hatred and the Projection of Shame: A Closer Look”
Learn from the Enlightenment My Pain Caused Me (Or How Pain Is the Enlightenment)
I wrote this post a year ago, but the words necessary to appropriately convey it took a lot longer to set in. I used to struggle with anxiety, especially around the holidays. Not the run-of-the-mill holiday stress—this was the kind of anxiety that wrapped itself around my chest, whispering, “Someone’s going to die. Something terribleContinueContinue reading “Learn from the Enlightenment My Pain Caused Me (Or How Pain Is the Enlightenment)”
Sunday Sessions: The Quiet Journey of Spiritual Maturity and the Challenge of Resistance
Have you ever encountered someone so convinced of their own “wisdom” that they dismissed anything outside their understanding as foolish or wrong? Someone who, rather than engaging thoughtfully or with curiosity, sought instead to control the narrative—to shut down dialogue and assert themselves as “right”? It can be unsettling, even frustrating, to come across suchContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sessions: The Quiet Journey of Spiritual Maturity and the Challenge of Resistance”