No, Really. Please Stop Hiding Your True Self — No punishment anyone might inflict on us could possibly be worse than the punishment we inflict on ourselves by conspiring in our own diminishment. …

It might not seem like it all the time, but you are —

Unwrap a daily dose of hope with practical actions and reflections that will shape a more optimistic outlook throughout the Advent season — After last week’s meditation writing, I realized that hope evolves over the Advent Season … and it can continue to evolve. It doesn’t just occur for one day or one week. While some people may view hope as a feeling or something intangible, hope is critical for our emotional and…

Listen to the gentle lullaby of Advent as it cradles the spirit in a melody of anticipation, echoing the timeless refrain of hope throughout the season — In the sacred embrace of the Advent Season, a timeless ritual unfolds, where hope blossoms within you. The Spirit dances with anticipation as it mingles with the Divine symphony of awe and expectation. Will you accept the invitation to the dance? …

A key to growth, spirituality, and keeping you focused on your North Compass — Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions in life without really knowing why? Do you feel a bit lost, unmotivated, and uncertain of who you are, what you’re supposed to do, and why you’re here? If so, it might be time to start decoding your “why.” …

If you carry empathetic weight, it might be time to remind yourself that you need to care for yourself — There is so much suffering around the world, and it seems neverending. When one horrific event ends, another quickly begins. Sometimes the suffering overlaps another event of suffering and your soul just doesn’t know where it begins and ends. What’s the silver lining? Hope. It’s hard to sit with that…

The transformative power of making room for others in your journey — Often, spiritual wisdom, tales, and parables serve as mirrors of profound truth about humanity and the human experience. The Bible has a host of parables — a way of using story and storytelling to produce a gem, or as Aesop would say, a moral. These simple, yet powerful tales unravel…

Exploring the transformative potential when ancient wisdom meets sacred teachings — It might seem impractical or unrealistic to integrate the principles of feng shui into Christianity, but there is a fascinating synergy that emerges when the two are intermeshed. Feng Shui, often associated with Taoism, is an ancient Chinese practice involving the arrangement of your physical environment to create a harmonious…

Discovering the importance of self-compassion when facing shame and fear — Were you raised to think that asking for help is a sign of weakness? What if that mindset is exactly what is stopping you from getting ahead in whatever area of life you’re stuck in? Doesn’t that mindset create shame and fear around not only asking for help but someone…