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There are two fires you encounter daily. The first is the fire of life that can reduce you to joy by burning away all that is false and not essential. This is the fire of aliveness that wants to be fed by everything you do — the light of the...

You cannot escape the river of experience, as it lifts, sinks and shapes you. You are birthed and transformed by it, and each experience adds a word to the language of your own wisdom that you must decipher in order to fully understand. Accepting experience as your constant teacher will open you ...

There are two ways human beings grow: by willfully shedding what does not serve us, and by being broken open. They often happen at the same time and are caused by the frictions of being human, including pain, fear, worry, and doubt. Once you learn how to receive and move through these frictions i...

Just as the sun causes every plant to grow, the one unnamable Spirit causes all forms of belief to enter the world. And just as each plant has a role to play in the incarnation of nature, all forms of belief are needed for the incarnation of humanity. Our survival as a species requires that we ac...

The very force of life that compels plants and trees to break ground, also causes human beings to care for one another and join together. The impulse to kindness and to develop relationships ensures that life keeps going, just as we are born with the drive to get up one more time than we fall dow...

Teachers surround you everywhere you go, and not always in the form of other people. Every moment of your life as it unfolds holds insights that can help you live in more impactful and fulfilling ways. Since no single one of us can see or comprehend the whole of life, we need others and the parts...

Every generation must discover on its own, through love and suffering, that we are all part of the same whole, and that caring for one another is the only way we can truly care for ourselves. In our daily lives, we are faced with the challenge of ever-reaffirming our connection to this fundamenta...

When things happen in your life or in the world that remind you how precious life is, it can inspires you to lead a life of honest expression and action as a way of affirming that preciousness. This often begins by reminding yourself what really matters and trying to keep that more in focus even ...

Are you saying “no” to life because you’re afraid to rock the boat, stretch beyond your comfort zone, or even feel your feelings? You are not alone. It takes courage to live like we mean it. And when we’re fully alive, it’s because we’re saying “yes” to life more often than not — even when it act...

We often tie ourselves in knots while searching for the answers to big questions like: What am I supposed to be doing with my life? But when our purpose is external, we may never find it. What if our purpose is simpler and more soulful? What if it has nothing to do with our jobs or accomplishment...

Growth isn’t linear –– it’s an ongoing and ever-evolving invitation. The same is true for our healing, whether it’s an emotional wound, physical injury, or illness, setbacks and comebacks are part of the process. In fact, they make us more flexible and resilient. So what gets in the way of this n...

We often imagine that if we were more skillful or confident, we’d be more capable of saying yes to life, when in reality, we’re all students on this great adventure. Our invitation is to focus less on our confidence and instead choose courage. Doing so allows us to keep learning, growing and movi...

Fear is often vilified. We’re encouraged to rid ourselves of it by any means possible, but some fear is normal and holds valuable information. In fact, we can’t amputate any of our feelings and expect to be whole. Our invitation is to learn how to work with our fear and interpret its guidance, ra...

Self-care is health-care, and it’s an essential and joyful practice for feeling fully alive. Each of us is lovingly called to participate in our health by making more energy deposits than withdrawals. But how do we know what to do in a noisy, confusing and often contradictory wellness world? It’s...

Whatever weighs you down, whether it’s anger or resentment from someone else’s wrong, guilt over one of your own, or an ongoing tension from criticizing yourself or your body, you have the healing power to lay your burden down and let yourself off the hook. Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself...

Joy isn’t just a feel-good emotion. It affects our biology at the cellular level and is a key indicator for our overall well-being. Allow joy to be your compass as you update your vision for fully alive living. Recognize it as a wise problem solver, health booster, and contentment creator. Joy is...