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Boundaries are the Rules of Engagement

Boundaries are the Rules of Engagement

Mar 21, 2025

In the last episode, I explored my journey through a growing understanding of power. That post actually started as a review of my journey through understanding boundaries, but I realized that without owning my own power, the ability to recognize and enforce my boundaries was pretty much moot. So, the topics were broken into two pieces, though I now think they...

My Ayahuasca Journey

My Ayahuasca Journey

Jan 22, 2025

In February 2024, I finally embarked on an ayahuasca journey. I had spent months researching to find a safe, experienced facilitator and a supportive group environment. My intention was clear: to heal ancestral trauma I might have overlooked. In preparation, I adhered to the traditional diet and practices, ensuring my intentions were clear and focused. To...

Self-Awareness requires Courage

Self-Awareness requires Courage

Jun 22, 2023

True emotional awareness takes courage. I mean, real courage. There is a huge movement out there aimed at becoming conscious, and I was a part of it for many years. Unfortunately, I never really got anywhere with it. I am going to go out on major limb here by confessing that I was frustrated by platitudes and positive affirmations. They just didn’t help...

Empowerment

Empowerment

Oct 26, 2022

The Setup There’s been a theme through my life, and that is ’empowerment.’ Everything I do for myself and for others is aiming at the goal of genuine empowerment. Indeed, I have come to see that the epitome of spiritual practice is fostering empowerment – in yourself and in others. Why? Because when we sit within our true power, only...

Exploring Emotional Discoveries

Exploring Emotional Discoveries

May 7, 2018

My approach to stepping up hinges on building internal emotional intelligence. I’ve said before this takes fortitude, and it’s largely a trial and error kind of thing. I’m sharing what’s worked for me, but there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. The goal is a destination, but the journey to get there is long, varied and highly...

Recognize Inherent Value

Recognize Inherent Value

Feb 22, 2018

In many cases, our greatest strengths are so inherent to our natures that they are dismissed as mundane when in truth they have the potential to be your greatest asset. Use this exercise to help locate and recognize these inherent values. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and more. Like what you hear? Share it and leave...