“My favorite color is October.” — Unknown ” October has always held a special place in my heart. There is something magical about watching Mother Nature paint the world in brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and gold. Each leaf seems to have its own story to tell, its own unique color to contribute to the magnificent masterpiece unfolding before our eyes. And perhaps that is one of October's greatest lessons. We are all different colors, carrying different stories, yet

“When the eyes and ears are open, even the leaves on the trees teach like pages from the Scriptures.” — Kabir There are moments in life when you just know that something sacred is unfolding. You may not be able to explain it, and you certainly cannot orchestrate it, but you can feel it deep within your soul. Today was one of those moments. Our long-awaited True North Gathering began today in beautiful Virginia Beach, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. There was l

"Be Water, My Friend. Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."— Bruce Lee There is something mesmerizing about watching water. It does not argue with the shape of the riverbank. It does not resist the rocks placed in its path. It simply finds a way. Sometimes i

“When we are peaceful, when we are happy, we can blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society will benefit from our peace.” Thich Nhat Hanh I remember the day Thich Nhat Hanh died. I remember crying because it seemed as if a light had gone out in the world as the life left his body. My mind knew that he was still alive spiritually, yet that knowledge did little to console my heart. I had listened to his teachings for years and resonated deeply with

"We are all living in cages with the door wide open." — George Lucas What a powerful image. A cage with the door standing wide open, yet we remain inside. How many times have we felt stuck in some area of our lives? We feel trapped in a job that no longer brings us joy, a relationship that has run its course, a financial situation that seems impossible to change, or circumstances that leave us wondering how we got here, and how do we get out? Sometimes the cage is not even

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." — Dolly Parton Sometimes God does not remove the storms around us. Sometimes He simply guides us right down the middle of them. Today I left my friend Debbie and headed back toward Boulder, Colorado, where I will be for the next month. As I loaded the Angelmobile, a few raindrops began to fall. “Oh great,” I thought. Driving in the rain is definitely not one of my favorite things to do, especially

“Your life is not about you. Your life is about everyone else’s life you touch.” — Neale Donald Walsch When faced with the question, “Who am I?” most people begin by describing themselves according to what they have done in the world. We list our accomplishments, our careers, our relationships, our roles in the family, and perhaps our position in the community – teacher, parent, spouse, leader, healer. These things tell part of our story, but they do not answer the deeper q

"Magic is seeing wonder in nature's every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies." - Ama H.Vanniarachchy One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is to slow down long enough to notice the magic that surrounds us every day. Nature is constantly speaking, teaching, and reminding us that miracles are not reserved for grand events. They are woven into the smallest details of creation. I have always admired dragonflies.

"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you." — Lewis B. Smedes For many years, I misunderstood forgiveness. I thought it was something we did for someone else. If another person hurt us, betrayed us, abandoned us, or disappointed us, forgiveness seemed like letting them off the hook. It felt unfair. Why should they be forgiven when they caused the pain? Then one day I heard a simple truth: forgiveness is not about them—it is about you. That real

“Attitude is the 'little' thing that makes a big difference." - Winston Churchill Sometimes the smallest shifts create the greatest transformations. A single thought can change the direction of an entire day. A smile can soften a hardened heart. A moment of gratitude can turn despair into hope. And attitude — that seemingly little thing — has the power to shape every experience we walk through. It has often been said that the way you do one thing is the way you do everythin