Individuals with mental illness have been feared and marginalized by society for centuries. It’s time to look into what’s behind the symptoms, and gain an understanding of what they can teach us. This New York Times article reveals how one man, living with schizophrenia, decoded his symptoms to find meaning in life, and how others…

While some things in life are inherently more painful than others, the thoughts we have about our experiences often shape our perceptions of them. In this clip, I talk about how this concept applies to childbirth, as well as painful experiences in life. Think of an area of your life that you find yourself having…

As much as it’s important to be able to see the beauty in the world, open up to receive it and share it with others, it’s also important to be aware of the events that are not so beautiful. Why? Well let me put it this way: if you were being held at gunpoint on…

We all know that stress can be hard on the body. From minor insomnia to debilitating conditions such as heart disease, stress can take its toll both emotionally and physically. One way to think of stress is simply as a “change in environment.” That may mean changing your external circumstances (a change in weather, geographic…

This simple tool for releasing “negative” energy, comes from my brilliant friend, Seda. Seda is a clairvoyant, a gifted healer, teacher, and most importantly a dear friend. And, ever the living proof that these tools work, he has gone on to become a successful filmmaker in Hollywood! So without further ado, the technique is called…

This tool comes from the Landmark Forum. If you’re not familiar with Landmark, it’s a system of education that allows people to create greater possibilities in their lives, beyond what they could have previously imagined. Funny enough, when I did the Forum back in 2006, I completely missed this tool. It wasn’t until several years…