When Love Turns Dangerous: My Escape from a Cult-Influenced Relationship
Ron had invited three members of the Rajneesh movement to move into our home. I didn’t want any part of it.
He said they were teaching […]
Living in the Redwoods: A Tribe, a Guru, and a Truth I Couldn’t Ignore
We watched the last of them drift out the door, laughter echoing faintly as the house finally quieted. Another long, lazy party […]
From Bend to Boulder: A Journey of Spirit and Self
On August 1, 2011, I packed my Toyota Solara and left Bend, Oregon, bound for Colorado with my friend Jason. […]
Esalen: A Spiritual Journey Through Big Sur
My recollection begins at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California—the cradle of the human potential movement and the place where the spiritual energy of […]
Do Signs from the Afterlife Exist?
Can we be sure something exists just because we believe it does? Consider a picture of a meal — the aroma, flavor, and texture aren’t […]
The Truth About Grit: Real Resilience When Life Falls Apart
The Truth About Grit: What You’re Not Being Told
Grit matters. Sure—we all know that. However, let’s […]
A Soul’s Journey: Embracing Life as a Sacred, Temporary Experience
We are wanderers in the ever-shifting landscape of existence, passing through this world like a breeze through leaves, touched by its beauty […]
Letting Go of Unresponsive Friends: Choosing Peace Over Pursuit
This year of 80 days has brought challenges I didn’t anticipate. I’ve had to accept that not everyone is meant to stay […]