The USA has a conflict resolution problem. This post was originally published on Substack. Join the conversation HERE! TW: Abuse I would consider myself to be a fairly conflict avoidant person, I prefer peace, love, and understanding as much as possible. And, I am also fiercely protective. I know the importance of speaking up, setting […]

Without addressing economic injustice, the culture war will rage on. This post was originally published on Substack. Join the conversation HERE! I’ve never liked being identified as a ‘Democrat’. I am definitely quite liberal and progressive, however I don’t buy our two-party system. We’ve been hacked from the very beginning. Here’s why: In the USA […]

Is avoiding political engagement ‘more enlightened’? This post was originally published on Substack. Join the conversation HERE! Let me start by acknowledging that many people are barely getting by in their life with mental space & emotional capacity. I believe this is by design in our society, to keep everyone at their wit’s end so […]

This post was originally published on Substack. Join the conversation HERE! I have a genuine question.  Is it possible to speak up about inequalities and social problems without being labeled as ‘lecturing’ or ‘being on a moral high horse’?  You see it everywhere when someone advocates for needed changes or discusses problems in society and […]

This post was originally published on Substack. Join the conversation HERE! We’ve all heard the term used to insult and degrade those who support progressive values – ‘Oh you think you’re so woke!’  It’s even progressed to a ‘woke mind virus’, giving it an even sharper jab that insinuates infection, brainwashing with new ideologies.  ‘Woke’ […]

This post was originally published on Substack. Join the conversation HERE! Western Culture over-simplifies the ease of problem solving.  In Western culture you are told that in order to be successful, reach goals and problem solve, you need to ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ and ‘just do it’.  If someone is struggling in society […]

This post was originally published on Substack. Join the conversation HERE! Anybody who knew me leading up to Trump’s last election in 2016 and throughout his first term knew that I was a fairly vocal advocate and participant in civic conversation both online and in person.  I remember in January before the election people thought […]

Last week I drove up to visit my Dad in a tiny town in the Northeastern part of California, the part of California that everyone forgets about.   A part of California that wants to secede from the state actually, along with parts of southern Oregon and northern Nevada – to become ‘The State of […]

I’m bringing back the good old blog post with an update, since I’ve been extra quiet online this year.  I’ve been savoring my newfound freedom in self-employment, doing some much needed rest and reveling in deep personal joy like I haven’t felt in many years.  If you follow me on IG you know I turned […]

Today I’m sharing a case story with you from one of my recent graduates from Mindful Soul School who took the VIP Track with me.  This is just one of many client experiences that have had their lives changed by learning Mindfulness practice with me.  I will include her direct quotes in quotations so you […]