I was speaking with one of my professional athletes during an intense session in which we were attempting to uncover the seeds of his disappointments with his life. During a particularly sensitive moment during the session the air was thick with an awkward silence. He put his hands on his knees and looked at […]
There was a tornado that ripped through a small town, leaving destruction in its wake. Thousands were left homeless. Buildings lay collapsed. Cars lay toppled on their side. And trees lay fallen with their roots fully exposed. There was a man who had lived in this town for forty years. He simply could not […]
I will not keep you in suspense. For that is not my way. What is that One Thing? The lack of realization that YOU ARE GOING TO DIE. Not some theoretical understanding. Not some far off possibility. Not some eventuality. The HEARTFELT realization that stabs a man square in the heart . . . The […]
I get many emails from people around the globe who wish to consult with me about helping them create success in their life. I must say that this is such a ubiquitous and pervasive issue in my consultancy that if I published ten articles per day for the next twenty years on this issue […]
It bothers me that some of my contemporaries are in a better position than me because they belong to a more elite educational institution. I truly feel the hunger and the drive. And I have a feeling that I am better than a lot of them. But society values the prestige of the institution. The worst part is,that it […]
I often look at trees. Some of the greatest ones I’ve seen are the grand Sequoias in the Pacific Northwest. But equally impressive are the ones in my backyard. And the ones that line the wayward country roads. It is not necessarily their age. Or their flowering. Or their size. It is their beautiful […]
We attempt to make meaning out of it. We attempt to shape it into significance. We attempt to adorn it with ideals. We attempt to look into it and find ourselves. We are all such fools. Yet we think we are wonderfully intelligent. We marvel at our cleverness. We believe we understand life. We […]
Religion is the act of gossiping about god. Religion is founded upon only the idea of god. May I tell you a story? There was once a great parade. First came Jesus on a chariot. And millions celebrated and followed after him. Then came Krishna on his chariot and millions celebrated and followed him. […]
Are you comfortable? Stack three pillows behind you. Put up your feet. And spread a blanket over your legs. It’s a bit cold. Let me begin by saying, I Know. I know that things aren’t perfect. I understand they’re not as you would like them to be. I know what’s been happening at work. I […]
You have become too comfortable, dear one. Your entire life, your dreams, your hopes, and your magnificent expectations all reside within the width of a single breath. Take away the breath, and both you and they will vanish. You have hired great architects. You have consulted with great contractors to build your house. Just as […]