One of the most confusing and difficult things about being a spiritually conscious artist is basically just, well.... society. I'm about to admit to a few of my deepest secrets. Okay here goes... Last night I sat down and looked at my long-term [...]
If you are feeling overwhelmed and helpless due to all this end-of-the-world talk, you are not alone. The global media images of millions of people out on the streets protesting has certainly brought that fact to light! I've had moments in this past [...]
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.” ― Brené Brown I am hooked on Brené Brown and everything she has to say. In addition to the gorgeous Texan accent, which reminds me of [...]
There is a common misapprehension about those of us on a vocally spiritual path. That is the perception that we will consistently be positive, self-aware and empathetic. Not only does this misplaced belief come from those around us, but also from our own egoic minds. People who identify as spiritual are more than likely to also identify as being consistently good, kind or pious.
Although it is fairly common for people to build emotional forts and elaborate paths in order to avoid even the slightest rejection or criticism, it's pretty hard to be alive without facing at least the occasional jab to the heart (aka ego).
The true cost of not taking sick days Nope, I'm not talking about marriage. Though sometimes it certainly does feel like we're married to our jobs, right?! Like we're so deeply committed to getting up at the same time everyday, in order to [...]
I often talk and write about how much meditation has helped me, yet when people ask me for advice about how to do it, I honestly struggle to explain. I'm certainly no monk, I've only been practicing seriously for about 5 years now. [...]
In Buddhism they believe in something called Bodhicitta, which is essentially the energy of compassion. The most enlightened folks are able to practice this state of caring and warmth towards all other beings all the time. For the rest of us, however, compassion [...]
Cape Reinga is a beautiful, spiritual place where the pacific ocean and tasman sea meet and merge. It is where the Maori traditionally believe our souls depart the land. What better place to share with you along with my new song. [...]
So, yeah, jobcation obviously isn’t a real word. I made up this word a few years ago. I don’t remember the exact origins of the idea, but I believe it occurred something like this...
Someone recently told me that if we pay close attention we may notice that our lives seem to happen in cycles. In other words, we often have the same kinds of experiences, and ups and downs, at the same time every year. It [...]
Deep down I knew that life wasn't empty and meaningless and random, I just didn't have a good enough explanation yet. But I definitely wanted one.