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A Question Regarding Detachment

A concern often expressed by my clients is, “In my efforts to be more present, will I become more aloof or appear uncaring as I become less identified with events and people affecting my life?” This is a common misconception, … Continue reading →

You Are What You Think

The following is an excerpt from my new book, “Imagine Believe Become.” We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. —The Buddha Throughout history, philosophers and spiritual teachers … Continue reading →

You experience moments of awakening every day

Question: I think I’m having moments of awakening. How do I know for certain? You experience many moments of awakening throughout the day, however most of them are fleeting. They occur for only a second or two and are quickly … Continue reading →

Learning to Live in the Present with Mindfulness

Note: This month’s post is an article I wrote that was recently published in the Austin American Statesman newspaper. As a spiritual-based counselor, I like to incorporate the words and wisdom of the world’s great spiritual teachers in assisting my … Continue reading →

Where does your spiritual work lie?

  This is a question I am often asked by individuals in my private sessions. It is a very important question and one that I would encourage you to ask yourself if you haven’t already done so. If you are … Continue reading →

Don’t Let the Past Define You

Ever have a bad day, a really bad day? A day in which everything that could go wrong, went wrong? A day that you wish you could do all over? Well, you’re not alone. We all experience bad days. Awful … Continue reading →

Are Gains in Consciousness Permanent?

Question: I have been working at becoming more present and have made a lot of progress. Are the new levels of awareness I have achieved, permanent? The gains you make in increasing your level of consciousness are not permanent. In … Continue reading →

Does free will exist?

Yes and no. What most individuals consider to be free will is not free will―it is the ego exerting its perceived power, dominance, and control over its immediate environment. I encourage you to consider thinking of your body as an … Continue reading →

Good Householder

One of the greatest experiences you will have in the Present is liberation from your body and mind. When this occurs, you realize a spiritual truth—the mind controls the body and the body is nothing but a vessel for the … Continue reading →

The Truth Is Within

Question: What is the Truth and how do I find it? The Truth is not to be found or discovered for it already exists. It always has been and always will be. The Truth is within you. You must uncover … Continue reading →