HAPPENINGS
Seaside Public Library
Thursday, April 18th -- 7 p.m.
Seaside, OR
Coast to Coast AM with Greg Noory
10 p.m. Friday, April 19th
We'll talk about the Synchronicity, Intuition and the Perfect Trap
Three Ways to Deal with People Who Drain You
Ever met someone who only talks only about herself and always finds a way to bring the story back to her; never once asking about you? Or the type that is always whining and complaining about the dramas in his life? After a conversation like this chances are you feel drained, wiped out and empty. [...]
The Gift of Humor — An Excerpt from Full Cup, Thirsty Spirit
I’m often struck by how great a gift it is to be able to laugh at ourselves and the predicaments we find ourselves in. I realize that this isn’t always possible. Sometimes when we’re most in need of humor, it sits outside the perimeter of what we can reach, which—in a sort of cruel way—can [...]
How to fit spiritual practice into a busy day
One of the biggest barriers to spiritual growth is that we forget to do it. We forget to practice. And, like all good things, practice helps us become better at becoming present and aware. It helps us notice our thoughts, quiet our minds and, mostly, it helps to integrate these skills into the moments of [...]
How to practice mindfulness at mealtimes
We ate waffles last night. For dinner. We made them from a mix. It was something I could do quickly at the end of a hectic day. We did add real, organic eggs so that’s almost like making them from scratch, right? But this post isn’t about waffle eating, though I’m telling you, they were [...]
Ten ways to make a positive difference – starting now
On the most recent book tour several people asked how I could practice this spirituality stuff and focus on living in the moments of my life, and feeling optimistic and loving and hopeful when there is so much wrong with the world. There is violence and lack and discomfort and despair – for sure. And [...]
Practicing faith
Faith, to me, is trust that the moment is just as it should be – even if it’s painful and difficult. It’s the Knowing, (with a capital K as my friend and teacher Paul Hertel would say) that there is something bigger. But, this is not a passive Knowing. It must be practiced. Cultivated. And, [...]
Faith inspires us to try again
When life shifts and changes, when things feel hard or confusing and even when things feel beautiful and awesome – often we question our faith. Questioning, does not imply doubt, though you can be doubtful at times. It’s okay, there are not hard fast rules about this stuff. At least not in this spot. For [...]
Grace makes you feel good and buffers against holiday stress
This time of year we tend feel more stressed than festive. We run around in the I’ve-got-to-get-it-all-done mode and hardly even notice what it is we are doing. That is a sure way to leech happiness from the season – or any day. Sure, we all have a lot to, but instead of focusing on [...]
Non-traditional ways to cope with holiday stress
This time of year one of our favorite topics of discussion isn’t of love or gratitude, compassion or meaning – it’s about the madness – the stress surrounding the season. We talk about how busy we are how much we have to do and how can we never get it all done. And, our lives [...]
Connected by compassion and curiosity
Notes from the Book Tour: It’s been a fast-paced few weeks since the launch of Imperfect Spirituality: Extraordinary Enlightenment for Ordinary People Nov. 1 in Portland. I’ve been to San Francisco and throughout Marin County, Seattle, Vancouver B.C. and Los Angeles with more stops on the schedule. I’ve met scores of people during workshops and [...]
