Welcome to the blog...

How to Live with Childlike Wonder (aka Beginner's Mind)

As she let go of the back of the seat, I was launched into a sense of freedom I’d never known before.

Balancing on my sister’s two-wheeler, I propelled myself forward into the unknown, fully present...

Continue reading...
Prayer or Meditation - Or the Perfect Combination?

Prayer and meditation are both ways we can connect to the divine within, leading us to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Though many believe it’s an either-or situation, where one is practiced only by the...

Continue reading...
How Do I Get Rid of Difficult Emotions?

Dad would often speak of acceptance. I believe it was one of his favorite words. Others included "grateful," "love," "family," and "absolutely."

Dad was a wise man.

Accepting our difficult emotions is a sign of strength....

Continue reading...
Our Playdate with the Ducks

I picked up my son Nick from the ASU Polytechnic campus, where the university's bus would bring him back from Tempe's main campus (pre-COVID-19).

It was his early day to start and finish classes, so we decided to take...

Continue reading...
A New Paradigm for a Better Life

As human beings, we tend to hide what we consider personal weakness. Let's face it. Society's taught us to do this from such a young age.

  • Don’t cry. Don’t be afraid. Be strong! 
  • That's weird. You're...
Continue reading...