This morning I woke from a dream. My dream was extremely vivid and reminded me of an important lesson about staying true to myself. 

It can be hard to know how to be of the most benefit when someone is struggling. Sometimes, just being there is enough. 

Do you want to be right, or do you want to be free? It can be challenging to step down when someone disagrees with us when we have said ideas about right or wrong.

I watched one of the figure skaters in the Winter Olympics, wondering what went on in his mind after he fell. It was more than likely the same things that happen in our minds. 

A few days ago, I spoke with one of my students who was struggling with the fact that he was getting older. I gave him the same advice you can use in many situations. 

The world tempts us into believing there are a bunch of things that will make us happy. I wish happiness was something we could buy. 

In today’s podcast, I answer a question from a student about emotions that can arise in meditation. Here is my advice about how to manage them.  

You are the creator of your reality. You have the ability to manifest what you want in life by focusing on it, just like a magnet attracts metal. It's hard to believe that everything is going to be alright when you're having a bad day. You may feel like the world is falling apart around you, and all your problems are too big for anyone else to solve. Everything will work out, you will be okay. It is important to remember, the sun will rise tomorrow, and you'll see that everything is going to be okay. You will get through this. There is a light at the end of your tunnel, and it will be alright in the end--you just have to keep moving forward. In this episode, we will discuss how changing our perspective on obstacles we encounter can determine the outcome.

With the passing of Thich Nhat Hahn, I wanted to share and reflect on a beautiful quote from him. It may help you to slow down a little. 

I hear more and more of you struggling with a desire to feel closer to the people in your life. In this age of technology, there is no doubt that our ability to have intimate relationships is suffering. 

It can be easy for us to fall into habitual patterns in how we relate to the world. This is not only on a practical level but also on an emotional level. When we start to become conscious about this, we can change the way we are showing up.

I am always amazed how most of us have more in common than we realize. It can be challenging for us to see that even people who appear to have it all together can be struggling. 

When we gift someone with an unexpected kindness, it can be powerful. Maybe this is something you could practice today?

Staying connected is so important. One of the first triggers of depression is disconnection. Today I discuss the virtual component of these connections. 

Taking responsibility requires a lot of emotional maturity. It can also be a game-changer in our relationships with others.  

How can we allow people to be who they are and also decide who to let close? I answer this question for one of my students in today’s podcast. 

We spend a lot of our time having thoughts about our lives and other people that cause us distress. Once we realise that we are the image-maker, our lives have the potential to profoundly change.

I had a huge adventure on my boat this last weekend. It wasn’t all easy. However, it was a great reminder of how to deal with adversity. 

What are you here for? It’s an important question as we enter into this new phase in our world. 

I spoke with one of my clients the other day. She told me about the situation recently with her sister being very unkind to her. Of course, this happens to all of us. But what is it really about when someone is critical of us?

I remember when I was a kid being so excited about my birthday. It was a struggle for me to wait for it to arrive. I'm not sure it ever really lived up to my expectations. 

We all know the story of the butterfly effect. This also applies to our interpersonal relationships. It could be helpful to understand who it is that needs to change. 

I wish we had language that was different to I Love You. Maybe one of you will come up with a suggestion. I feel that these words are a misrepresentation of what is happening.