I once visited a mansion with a perfectly manicured lawn. The sprinkler system was running and there was a new Mercedes parked in the...

When are fully relaxed, open, trusting, and accepting of each other, we are in a state of intimate presence. This is one of the most...

Too often we are running away from something (e.g., bad feelings) thinking we are running to something better. We believe we are thinking...

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the incomprehensible nature of the universe, choose one star to focus on. In this moment, the star is...

When feeling overwhelmed by darkness, shine a little brighter. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness...

Beyond all of the languages, writing, words, and thoughts is connection. Connection is the quiet we encounter in meditation, the...

Love breathes in waves. We feel excitement as one wave builds, and loss when it recedes. Chasing a falling wave is useless because waves...

It feels important because it IS important. Consider this an invitation to explore the connection. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...

Patience grants us the peace to slow down to match the pace of others when the connection is important. Connection is always important....

These are the three words the devil listens for. "Oh, you're bored? I'll liven things up for you!" Mind numbing boredom tends to lead to...

The world is a garden inviting us to play and explore. We can make big waves, gentle waves, or stand perfectly still and make no waves at...

Only a tragic hero could feel alone in a world overstuffed with people. While it is 100% okay to feel this way, we should understand...

The greatest gift we can give is peace. Giving peace, by maintaining soothing spaces or listening without judgment, allows the channel of...

Sometimes losing everything we thought was important leads us to discover what really is. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #philosophy...

Our minds love to measure, organize, and create rules. If I am here and you are there, there is a quanitifiable amount of space between...

The initial eye contact between strangers transmits a vast amount of information in a glance. Seeing and being seen forms a primal...

Soak it in deep. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #presence #love #passion #romance...

Simply being with someone going through a tough time is enough to make a big difference. Calm presence is very supportive. #ReadTheStain...

There are those who commit to living a mindful life in the here and now and those who would rather be anywhere else. The present moment...

This is a really big question. What do you think? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...