A few years ago, I stepped away from all spiritual practices, including meditation, despite having just learned its “how-to.” This spiritual “fast” lasted 10 years. Yet, without realizing it, I continued meditating—through ASMR videos on YouTube. For those unfamiliar,...

This week, I’m staying in a secluded cabin in north Georgia while working on an art project for a client. The isolation is nice because I don’t have to interact with people much, except when I need supplies or work on the project itself. Yet, I’ve always felt a bit...

We’ve been led to believe, by those who don’t truly understand, that we are less than we are. People who repeat what they’ve been told—without questioning it—have convinced us that we are flawed, limited, imperfect, and broken. You have the power to decide what to...

Looking for happiness is a lot like searching for your glasses when they’re sitting on top of your head. (Sound familiar?) We all chase after things in life that we think will make us happy, and sure, they do—for a while. But eventually, we realize the “thing” we...

The mind thrives on duality, constantly presenting us with choices: this or that, here or there. It convinces us that we are the decision-makers, charting a path forward. But is this truly what’s happening in our experience? We often view life as a linear,...

Every artist begins their creative journey connected to an infinite well of ideas, impulses, and possibilities. At their core lies a boundless realm, unrestricted by style, medium, or form. Yet, when an artist picks up a brush and places the first stroke on a canvas,...

“Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:14) Spiritual literature often revolves around the idea of “waking up.” As we begin our spiritual journey, we encounter terms like “awakening,” “enlightenment,” “being born again,”...

A few years ago, I watched a documentary about the December 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. As many may recall, the tsunami caused tremendous loss of life and property. Witnessing the destruction unfold in real time through video footage gave the tragedy a sense of...

Do you feel like we're swimming in a sea of massive ego energy right now? It’s true. Election years always bring out the ego in full force, and right now, the U.S. is right in the middle of one. It’s like a free pass to think, "I'm right, and everyone else is wrong."...

We have seven mammals living in our household, and it seems that each of us is prone to shedding hair continuously. It's not unusual to find dog, cat, and human hair scattered on the floor, creating a temporary, mixed carpet of fur from all species. This morning, I...

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget that the core of who we are is peace. It might seem hard to believe, especially in challenging moments, but these are the times when we most need to pause and reconnect with our true self—the calm, unwavering...

Surprise—it’s okay not to have an opinion about something! In fact, it’s perfectly fine to let go of all the opinions you currently hold about, well, everything! I know this might not be the most popular viewpoint. (See what I did there?) We live in a society where...

What makes someone choose a spiritual life? Our world is packed with all kinds of experiences. There are places to visit, things to do, shows to watch, hobbies to dive into, wars to fight, people to love, food to eat, and so much more. So why would anyone choose to...