Each of us has moments in our life that demand every ounce of courage and strength we have, and then some. Not to mention our
Protecting Your Heart: Balancing Control with Surrender
There are many things in our lives over which we have no control. We can try to protect ourselves all day long, but in the
The Aftermath of Ferguson: Lessons from the Fallout
Bearing witness to the mayhem in Ferguson, Mo., last week left most Americans feeling heartsick. Today, as we assess the physical, social, economic and spiritual
Finding Gratitude
My morning hikes into the canyons of Torrey Pines State Beach often take the form of a walking meditation. As I trudge up the hill
Finding Common Ground for Patriotism with Politics
“As Free and Independent States … we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our Fortunes and our Sacred Honor.” — The Declaration of Independence
The Four Honorings: the Honor Code for Surviving the Loss of Loved Ones
When faced with a severe tragedy, particularly the loss of a loved one, we must live by an honor code to survive. In my work
My New Year’s Un-Resolutions
I don’t want to rain on anyone’s parade — but this year I’m changing things up a little — and making a bunch of New
7 Steps to a More Resilient (and more buoyant) You
Contrary to popular opinion, most of us don’t “bounce back” after getting knocked down. We might want to get back up from the death of
Finding Love After Loss: 7 Steps for Moving Forward
We all have “baggage.” It comes with being human — and with having relationships. By age 18, most of us have discovered that relationships can
Control is an Illusion: Know When it is Time to Let Go
Human beings are interesting creatures. We think we rule the world, but at the same time, we’re all aliens. As newborns, we’re plopped down on