Like most little kids, my son loved our bedtime reading. Every story had to be experienced several times, until his eyes finally closed...

We’re all explorers in a way. We’re eager archeologists, digging for the truth under a jumble of odd stories. We want to understand the...

This Halloween, let’s take a minute to consider our fascination with zombies and blood-sucking vampires. Death is both a terror and a...

A student of mine recently quoted a phrase from class notes taken years ago: You are the light that shines on you. It’s a phrase that has...

Summer’s almost over! Maybe you went on vacation for part of the summer, or maybe not. In any case, it’s not too late to reflect on the...

Lately I’ve noticed how eager people are to associate self-love with obnoxious behavior. I’ve heard a few people criticize ‘this perverse...

As you read over these blog posts, you’ll come upon the word ‘surrender’ now and then. Surrender typically means relinquishing power and...

The human dream is structured and restrictive. Our physical bodies are by nature restrictive. Being a part of a social group, with its...

The subject of shamanism comes up a lot in Toltec teachings. People are naturally intrigued. They want to know what kind of beings...

We all know the irresistible pull of self-importance and self-judgment. Although they seem to be two opposing things, they offer clear...

I like February. It’s a modest month, lingering just long enough to remind us that winter isn’t over before yielding to the madness of...

Getting along with other people is a constant challenge, but one that’s worth our time and effort. Relationships are the most important...