People are being shamed by the use of the word “resilience.” It’s too often batted about by psychology experts in such a cavalier manner that some people feel guilty or… Read More
Life is Like Compost
The Grief Basement
Losses happen throughout the lifecycle, beginning perhaps with birth itself. The experience of being born is to be ejected from the womb, a profound physical and existential loss of home,… Read More
Journey Toward Wholeness
In May 2018 I will be co-leading a Courage and Renewal retreat, with my dear friend and colleague Valerie Brown, at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM. Ghost Ranch was the… Read More
What’s All the Hype About Mindfulness?
Mindfulness has permeated mainstream culture, and some people say it’s reached oversaturation levels. Mindfulness studios have popped up in New York City, and major medical institutions around the country now teach mindfulness… Read More
Spirituality and Addiction
On January 26th, 2017, I will be teaching a class about working with addictions in spiritual guidance. After almost 30 years working with addicts in a variety of clinical settings, I’m so… Read More