Many of us feel like we need a rule book, a microscope, and a warranty to get through life. We feel uncertain, frightened. We want the security of knowing…

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.— Ursula K. Le Guin One lesson road trips have…

Surrendering is a highly personal and spiritual experience. Surrender is not something we can do in our heads. It is not something we can force or control by willpower.…

There was only one tree in the landing area. Most of its leaves had been stripped away by the winter winds. I didn’t want to hit it, but that’s…

Our relationship with ourselves is the most important relationship we need to maintain. The quality of that relationship will determine the quality of our other relationships. When we can…

“I have the controls!” Rob, my flight instructor said. He grabbed the yoke and turned the little Cessna away from an approaching plane. “Did you see him or hear…

No good work comes from unrest. Unrest, fear, anger, or sadness may motivate us. These feelings are sometimes intended to compel action. But our best work emerges after these…

I was talking to a friend one day about using visualization as a tool to help create the present and the future we desire. Visualization, or using the spiritual…

There was a time in my life when I felt so afraid of and overwhelmed by the very act of living that I actually wanted to make out a…

This is how it usually works. I realize I want something. Then I want it so badly it drives me crazy. But I can’t have it. I’m finally forced…