Positive Energy Guide

While one of my brightest and most loyal-hearted clients wrestled with an inner conflict about his marriage, I had an interesting window into our humanness. As we explored feelings, actions, and possibilities it stuck me that we were skimming the water line between the airy realm of the mind and the deeper waters of the […]

When we are loyal to ourselves, we are able to be loyal to others. At a very basic level, betraying others occurs after first betraying one’s self. When we are out of touch with our real needs–especially if we sell ourselves out and do what we think others want us to do–we are much more […]

Besides inviting joy to roost nearby, one of the most positive things we can do is to learn use difficult experiences to develop compassion and to transform ourselves. This challenging and advanced topic can deepen all-purpose insight and also support those who struggle with betrayal. Please stay with me. Betrayal is one of the most […]

The homegrown sweetness of sincerity draws less attention than enthusiasm–but its frank simplicity may outshine enthusiasm in the long run. Sincerity makes our energy smooth, open to feeling and meaning. Energy goes out from us into the world and returns to us with situations, people, and events. Sincerity powerfully crafts what comes back to fit […]

The purpose of this post series is to learn how to become loyal to yourself—the cornerstone of a positive life. Like the mythic journeys of heros, the prize of genuine loyalty is won by journeying into your inner underworld and returning with the self-awareness to carry real virtue into daily life. Genuine Loyalty is the […]

The Sufi saint Hazrat Inayat Khan said,  “Shatter your ideals on the rock of Truth.” Part of the beauty of this quote is the implication that we—after building our ideals with precious and sincere intention—can be active agents in removing our own illusions. I love this quote because it says so simply that we need […]

The rich glory of autumn leaves gently release their temporary grip on the trees of which they were once a part. Revealed now the trunks and branches these leaves are now seen only to have clothed. This is a fitting time to explore the shedding of beliefs once held dear, taken to be a part […]

Hyper-positive postures often spring up from exposure to popularized belief systems. Catchy insights or techniques are taken out of context from the entirety of the teaching. Initially, taking on the new beliefs represents an exciting period of rapid personal growth and insight. As a belief system forms it is a force for Awakening. As soon as […]

Hyper-positive behavior, based on either/or thinking (See part 2) is not actually positive. What I am talking about is acting as if strident denial of anything that can remotely be considered negative is spiritual, perhaps seeking to impose this view on others. Resisting negativity or making a big show to others about how to be […]

Do your beliefs help you explore life or shut down exploration and growth with pat answers? This is the first of three posts that dive into and dissect beliefs and attitudes many of us have come to consider positive–just because the people who talk about them believe they are positive. As a free thinker I […]