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Create an authentic and empowering life or business you LOVE, in alignment with your soul! Guidance from an intuitive spiritual counselor, author &
2024-03-19 15:45
Self-knowledge is the true purpose of our human experience, but it is not an easy endeavor. We often equate our identity with the sum of our memories and tend to allow the past to define us… Read More
2024-03-05 16:45
Whether we are aware of it or not, we are all seekers of the Truth, journeying through the tapestry of life in search of meaning. This quest transcends the boundaries of time and space, weav… Read More
2024-01-16 16:45
In the lunar calendar, the beginning of the harvest season begins when the Sun moves from the Tropic of Capricorn (the father) to the Tropic of Cancer (the mother) in mid-January. This is kn… Read More
2023-12-19 16:45
First of all, while I promise to tend to the blog and newsletter more often than I have this year, I invite you to join me on social media, where I’ve been more active lately. I post b… Read More
2023-08-15 15:45
As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been busy working on new creative projects to expand my work. The idea of launching a podcast made me realize I needed an intro for it. So I began… Read More
2023-06-06 17:21
I’m happy to report that my new projects are coming along, albeit quite slowly due to what could be called “creative overflow.” One idea led to another idea, and then anoth… Read More
2023-04-20 15:45
Have you been thinking of starting something new but are unsure about your next steps? Or perhaps you have been procrastinating about an old project that you’re not ready to let go? Yo… Read More
2023-03-21 15:45
Happy Spring Equinox! Do you feel like you’re being pulled in two different or opposite directions? You’re certainly not alone. It’s time to make some choices and open up t… Read More
2023-01-26 20:42
This Lunar New Year is celebrated as the Year of the Rabbit in Chinese astrology. As the story goes, the Jade Emperor set up a cosmic contest among 12 animals to determine the order of the z… Read More
2022-12-06 16:45
In the Middle Ages, Catholic European countries considered translating the Bible into any common language a crime punishable with death. Latin was viewed as the language of God, and it was h… Read More
2022-10-18 15:45
Did you play Snakes and Ladders (or Chutes and Ladders) as a child? It is a modern version of the original Hindu board game known as Moksha Patan, or the “Ladder of Liberation,”… Read More
2022-08-30 15:45
Resistance comes in many flavors. It can show up in obvious and subtle ways, and oftentimes you can’t even see that you are resisting something you really want. Intellectually, you may… Read More
2022-08-10 15:45
Once upon a time, a Persian king was coming out of his palace for a morning walk when he met a beggar. He stopped and asked the man, “What do you want?” The beggar laughed saying… Read More
2022-07-28 15:00
Bringing my new book into reality has taken much longer than I ever thought. In fact, you could say it has taken me more than 30 years of investigating the ego-mind. I don’t think I&rs&hell…Read More
2022-07-19 15:30
I’m sure you’ll agree when I say it’s not easy to let go of negative emotions like anger or sadness if you find obstacles or opposition, or when things don’t seem to… Read More
2022-07-12 15:45
By being truly free I mean being in the moment, without any concerns or worries, because nothing was more important than what you were doing, regardless of what that was. Maybe you were play… Read More
2022-06-21 15:45
Happy Summer Solstice! It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year, but this powerful energy signals that it’s time for change, growth, and expansion. It wi… Read More
2022-05-10 15:45
You’ve probably heard the term “inner child,” which has been popularized by the self-help movement and is based on Carl Jung’s eternal child archetype. The idea behin… Read More
2022-03-22 15:45
Do you feel like something is missing in your life? Perhaps you’d like more recognition, money, connections, or experiences, and you think that not fulfilling your desires is what make… Read More
2022-02-15 16:45
How many times have you felt like you’re not good enough or that your life isn’t quite what you expected it to be? And how many times have you felt that you have failed yourself… Read More
2022-01-25 16:45
Self-mastery is often thought of as the capacity to control the negative impulses and resistance hindering the actualization of our potential. That is, becoming the best we can be in what we… Read More
2022-01-04 16:45
Happy New Year! You’re probably looking forward to a better year, and I think it will be, in spite of the disruptions the Covid-19 will continue to create. Of course, the mind wants a… Read More
2021-12-07 16:45
Thanksgiving was celebrated here in the US last month, and now Christmas is coming, both of which are times when family and friends gather to enjoy food and activities together. What most pe… Read More
2021-11-23 16:45
Do you agree that we can always find something to be thankful for? I know I go to sleep every night with deep appreciation and gratitude in my heart, which makes me feel connected to the flo… Read More
2021-11-10 16:45
During my spiritual awakening, more than 30 years ago, I received ongoing guidance from the I Ching or Book of Changes, which is an ancient Chinese text originally used as an oracle and mora… Read More
2021-10-26 15:45
Do you know why you react to certain situations and people in a negative, impulsive manner? Why do you get upset or lash out when someone says or does something? I doubt you’re thinkin… Read More
2021-10-12 15:45
Do you start projects but don’t finish them, or procrastinate till the last minute to do what needs to get done? Well, you’re not alone and, like most people, you may be unaware… Read More
2021-08-19 15:45
Do you believe you’ll find happiness outside of you, by pursuing your desires, goals, and ambitions? Then you’re not alone, since most people do. It’s the ego-mind that cre… Read More
2021-07-20 15:40
Most people hear the word ego and think of someone who’s arrogant and self-centered. Others believe it’s what protects you from what you couldn’t understand as a child. And… Read More
2021-07-06 15:45
We all want to have some control over our life, especially when we’re young, filled with dreams and aspirations. We believe that if we put enough effort we’ll be able to fulfill… Read More
2021-06-22 15:45
Do you get confused about your process of self-growth? Developing emotional and spiritual freedom can seem daunting. It takes a very long time to let go of our false identities in search of… Read More
2021-05-25 15:45
Overthinking is probably one of the most obvious causes of stress, frustration, and anxiety. And yet, it’s really easy to slide into a mental churning of the things you don’t und… Read More
2021-05-11 15:45
We live in a fast-paced world that seems to get faster and faster every day. Unfortunately, with speed comes pressure and stress, which can easily turn into overwhelm if you don’t have… Read More
2021-04-15 15:45
The journey toward emotional and spiritual freedom is not easy nor quick. For starters, life is filled with challenges because it’s the result of past karma and constantly changing. Al… Read More
2021-03-30 15:45
Have you noticed that your mind is always active, except when you’re deeply asleep and not dreaming? You’re either talking to other people, talking to yourself, or reacting to yo… Read More
2021-03-16 15:45
My question may seem absurd, since we all want to be happy. But if you observe human behavior in general, and your own in particular, it’s amazing how irrational and self-sabotaging we… Read More
2021-02-18 16:45
The word ego is common in our everyday language, although it’s usually used to refer to someone’s self-importance, pride, or arrogance, as when we say that such and such has a &l&hell…Read More
2021-02-02 16:45
We all want to be free, because freedom is our true nature. It’s this inherent quality of the soul that drives you to seek a way out of anything that feels constrictive—pain, lim… Read More
2021-01-19 16:45
The whole world was shocked by the violent insurrection at the US Capitol earlier this month. This is not supposed to happen after an election in America, the bedrock of democracy. And yet… Read More
2021-01-05 16:45
Learn what 2021 has in store for you with the main astrology & numerology for 2021 by a spiritual mentor & coach.
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2020-12-22 16:45
The Winter Solstice always brings a shift from darkness into light, but this year it’s also bringing important changes, and boy, aren’t you ready for a breath of fresh air? Both… Read More
2020-12-08 16:45
Many aspects of our lives have been “on hold” for months now, and although you’ve probably been able to maintain some kind of routine to survive these strange times, holida… Read More
2020-11-24 16:45
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in the US, which is based, like many other holidays, on a distorted story. For one, the first so-called thanksgiving meal was with the Spaniards about 50… Read More
2020-11-10 16:45
Life is fluid. It’s constant fluctuation and change. But in this time and age, it’s also fast-paced and a bit chaotic, with so many things going on at the same time and so much i… Read More
2020-10-27 15:45
True listening is essential to be happy and at peace. I believe hearing is the first physical sense we develop in the womb, although in a primal form (with no sense of separation), when we … Read More
2020-10-13 15:45
Planetary energies seem to be bringing a second wave of the pandemic. I don’t know if you can feel it, but I sure can! (See Following Up With the Coronavirus Pandemic.) It’s a go… Read More
2020-09-15 15:45
Are you aware that your perception shapes your experience of reality with impressions from previous experiences? It only changes when you stretch into new territory to discover more authenti… Read More
2020-09-01 15:45
Are you an introvert or an extravert? A lot of people get confused about the distinction between these categories and call themselves “extraverted introverts” or “introvert… Read More
2020-08-04 15:45
Fear rules the world. I’m not just saying this because of recent events making it look like a scary place filled with injustice, violence, and disease; in truth, fear has dominated the… Read More
2020-07-21 15:45
Once upon a time, a group of Indian sages lived together in the forest with their wives. They focused on practicing certain rituals known for granting supernatural powers, with the hope that… Read More
2020-07-07 15:45
When I was a young girl, my father used to take my siblings and I to a department store on the weekends to get things we needed for school. The rule was that we could each choose only one th… Read More
2020-06-23 15:45
Given the uncertainty humanity is experiencing on many fronts, feeling anxious or concerned about the future is not surprising. In fact, it’s quite natural, but it’s nothing new;… Read More
2020-06-09 15:45
The protests we’re witnessing are a necessary response to the blatant racism and abuse of power that has created and continues to create suffering and injustice (see Why Martial Souls… Read More
2020-05-26 15:45
I mentioned before that the pandemic reflects the interaction of Pluto, Saturn, and Jupiter, the archetypes of death, restriction, and expansion. Pluto brings the virus while Jupiter expands… Read More
2020-05-12 15:45
It’s becoming harder and harder to discern the truth from gossip or “fake news” in these times of instant communication and social media. Everyone is on the web searching f… Read More
2020-04-28 15:45
Once Lord Krishna and his close disciple Narada went for a walk. While they were walking, Narada asked, “Master, you say that the world is Maya, or delusion. Can you show me power of t… Read More
2020-04-14 15:45
Are you feeling anxious or isolated during the Coronavirus lockdown, or are you using this extraordinary time to focus on your creative projects and spiritual development? First of all, it&r&hell…Read More
2020-03-31 15:45
The whole world is focused on the Coronavirus, from many different angles. Some people are tending to the increasing number of cases everywhere; others are trying to prevent or predict furth… Read More
2020-03-17 15:45
First of all, I hope you and your loved ones are doing well. When I wrote at the beginning of the year that 2020 was going to be a memorable and challenging year, I didn’t anticipate s… Read More
2020-03-03 16:45
Everyone is always looking for happiness in a variety of ways, and most people agree with the idea that happiness is the aim and end of existence. You may seek happiness in close relationshi… Read More
2020-02-18 16:45
The beginning of each year is usually the time we review what we did or didn’t accomplish the year before and set our intentions to achieve new goals or bring old projects to completio… Read More
2020-02-04 16:45
Four Zen meditation students who were friends decided to spend seven days together, promising to observe complete silence. Everything went well during the first day, and their meditation was… Read More
2020-01-21 16:45
The concept of spirituality was equated to that of religion for a very long time, so the spiritual path was restricted and tainted with a variety of rules and dogmas. Now things are beginnin… Read More
2020-01-07 16:45
Happy New Year and new decade! This year is another one we’ll remember for a while. The transits of 2020 will not be easy, but they hold a necessary force for transformation, to help y… Read More
2019-12-24 16:45
Wishing you a peaceful Holiday Season! I’ll be back in touch in January… :-) Much Love,Read more Read More
2019-12-17 16:45
A young woman got pregnant in the small village where Zen master Hakuin was living. Her father forced her to confess the name of her lover, but she managed to protect him by pretending it wa… Read More
2019-12-03 16:45
Humanity’s creative and intellectual capacity never ceases to amaze me. We’ve been able to produce remarkable works of art, music, film, literature, and philosophy, as well as im… Read More
2019-11-05 16:45
If you are like most people, you’re always active, busy with work and relationships. You’re ‘on’ from the moment you wake up till you fall asleep, tackling many chore… Read More
2019-10-22 15:45
I love this Zen story. A famous Japanese swordsman disowned his son Matajuro because he considered him too mediocre and undisciplined to ever reach the level of proficiency required to inher… Read More
2019-10-08 15:45
Two young Zen monks were traveling on a muddy road under a heavy rain when they saw a pretty girl in a silk kimono and sash looking at the road. She was clearly hesitant to cross the interse… Read More
2019-09-24 15:45
How much time do you spend in solitude and silence? In this time and age, it’s easy to guess not much. We are attached to our cell phones, we constantly interact with people in person… Read More
2019-09-10 15:45
If I asked you to count how many thoughts you think within a minute, would you include the thoughts produced by counting or would you consider those part of your task? The answer may not be… Read More
2019-08-13 15:45
I grew up in a dysfunctional family, like most people, experiencing the same emotional neglect my parents had likely endured growing up, and their parents before them—the lack of aware… Read More
2019-07-16 15:45
We live in a highly toxic world, a world filled with violence and injustice, ruled by greed and the pursuit of power. Everywhere you look, there are crimes, disasters, and all kinds of dishe… Read More
2019-07-02 15:45
If a bird came to a valley and asked a snail to describe his view of the land, the snail would probably talk about the textures in the soil, the moisture of the grass, the brown shades of hi… Read More
2019-06-18 15:45
The external world, by its own nature, promotes and upholds the masculine aspects of life. That is, what appears as manifest, active, and objective. In this context, the idea of leadership e… Read More
2019-06-04 15:45
One of the things I love about living in the mountains of Western North Carolina is that as soon as the weather warms up, nature explodes everywhere, turning things colorful and expansive, a… Read More
2019-05-21 15:45
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What would make me happy?” you’ve likely found different answers to this question at different times. Most people think happiness reli… Read More
2019-05-07 15:45
I’ve been working on my next book, which is about developing emotional and spiritual freedom, and the more I delve into it, the more it seems to revolve around the following dichotomy… Read More
2019-04-23 15:45
You spend your life invested in other people. Whether it’s through work, family, partnerships, friendships, or the external world you let in with news, TV or radio shows, and other for… Read More
2019-04-09 15:45
We live in the world of appearances. This has become painfully obvious when we hear politicians and the mass media talk about ‘fake news’ in an attempt to manipulate and confuse… Read More
2019-03-26 15:45
Life is abundant. Nature is abundant. Love is abundant. You’ve heard this before: ‘wealth is your birthright.’ But more than a right, I’d say it’s your nature… Read More
2019-03-12 15:45
Nobody likes to be criticized; it usually triggers memories and feelings of unworthiness or lack of love from childhood. Back then you didn’t have much control or a voice, and the adul… Read More
2019-02-26 16:45
Do you worry about the prospect of events you judge as negative or the possibility of future suffering? How about past events and the way you responded to them? Perhaps your concerns relate… Read More
2019-02-12 16:45
We all want fulfillment, it’s a natural yearning of our human condition. But we’re so attached to the external world that we believe satisfying our desires and ambitions is the w… Read More
2019-01-29 16:45
In a world of constant distractions, mindfulness is truly revolutionary. It transforms your experience of reality by slowing down the ego-mind, thus connecting you to the flow of your life f… Read More
2019-01-15 16:45
When the Sun moves from the Tropic of Capricorn (representing the father) to the Tropic of Cancer (the mother), in mid-January, it marks the beginning of the harvest season on the Lunar Cale… Read More
2019-01-01 16:45
Happy New Year! This is going to be a year to remember… But before I go into details, sit quietly for a moment and let a word for the year come intuitively to you. That one word will… Read More
2018-12-11 16:45
The words of French philosopher and Jesuit priest Pierre Teilhard de Chardin have become a New Age cliché: We are not humans having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings hav… Read More
2018-11-27 16:45
I’ve always perceived life as energy, but in my 20s, while I was on a ‘personal retreat’ of deep introspection in almost complete isolation, it was much easier to observe t… Read More
2018-11-13 16:45
I used to feel invisible. For a long time, my interactions with people left me with the sense that they couldn’t actually see me or understand what I was saying. Especially those I car… Read More
2018-10-30 15:45
Nobody likes to suffer. We all want to hold on to what brings pleasure, if momentarily, while doing whatever we can to skirt around our wounds and uncomfortable feelings. The external world… Read More
2018-10-16 15:45
I was on retreat a couple weeks ago, in a cabin surrounded by nature, doing my spiritual practices, writing, reading, walking, and often also sitting quietly doing nothing, just taking the s… Read More
2018-10-02 15:45
Do you believe people are either good or evil? Humanity seems to have been fixated in the perception of good and evil since time immemorial. Most organized religions have reinforced this pol… Read More
2018-09-18 15:45
Although we all think life should be easy and fun, and our relationships loving and supportive, life is challenging for everyone, no matter how successful, confident, or wealthy one may be… Read More
2018-09-04 16:13
A client once told me she thought her mother was a narcissist because “she loved herself too much.” But narcissism is not self-love, although it’s easy to get confused sinc… Read More
2018-08-21 15:45
I navigated most of my life feeling like a stranger in a strange land. No matter where I lived or who I was with, I often had the inner sense of not belonging, of not quite fitting anywhere… Read More
2018-08-07 15:45
I was highly tuned to my daughter’s energy since I was pregnant with her, and although she had a welcoming, gentle, stress-free water birth at home, it was clear that she wasn’t… Read More
2018-07-24 15:45
There is no doubt that the world has become increasingly darker and denser—more attached to sensory, egoic, and materialistic perception. The technological progress humanity has made i… Read More
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