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Bring the invisible to the foreground
Posted on January 13, 2021 35 Comments
“Reveling in love is one sure way to see through and beyond yourself to the wider world.”—B.J. Miller For those following the Course in Miracles lessons (either in the book or on the Badass app), you’re probably noticing that the first few lessons present a rather shocking expose. That what we see isn’t real. That […]
Forget conventional wisdom
Posted on January 6, 2021 16 Comments
“The first step to slaying a dragon is for one person to say, probably drunk in a bar, “It can be done.”—Alexandra Rowland It’s important to remember there are ALWAYS different ways to look at things. And if ever there was a subject that could use some humor and playfulness, it’s — dare I say […]
My 2021 travel plans
Posted on December 31, 2020 45 Comments
“Look for the little hints of magic glittering at the corners of your life.”–Martha Beck As a grounded travel writer, I’ve had to use my imagination this year. Instead of exploring new countries, I’ve traipsed through my little town’s 54 parks. Instead of elephants on the savannahs of Africa, I’ve oohed, I’ve aahed over giant […]
Planting the magical seeds of intention
Posted on December 18, 2020 98 Comments
“The intangible represents the real power of the universe. From it springs all life and power and the love of all.”—Bruce Lee Just a quick note on this last weekend before Christmas. My Qigong experience has been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. It has helped me embody the energy I write about in all my books. I loved […]
Diving into the quantum playground
Posted on December 9, 2020 14 Comments
“When one is still and listens, one begins to be in touch with a mysterious element that is within each of us, which can transform and shape us and can help to transform the world.” — William Segal So I’m participating in this Qi Gong experience for the next two weeks. There are 175 of […]
Break on through–there’s another side
Posted on December 4, 2020 51 Comments
“Every day should be devoted to miracles.”—A Course in Miracles Perhaps this year’s biggest blessing was the chance to practice the Course in Miracles adage, “I need do nothing.” It’s one of those Course principles that is THE EXACT OPPOSITE of all we’re indoctrinated to believe. From the moment of birth, we’re trained that it’s […]
Is there confetti in your pocket?
Posted on November 24, 2020 47 Comments
“We are the promise of one people, one breath declaring to one another: I see you. I need you. I am you.”—Richard Blanco I often share stories from my inbox, miracle stories that, as I’ve mentioned, often begin with “You are NEVER going to believe this.” Today, I’m going to share a couple stories from […]
Behind the scenes, everything’s working on your behalf
Posted on November 23, 2020 40 Comments
“The only election that really matters? The one in your head. Do you vote for love or fear?”—A tweet I posted a couple weeks ago On September 1992, just days after his dad died, Matthew McConaughey sat on his top bunk in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and jotted down 10 life aspirations in a […]
I want to give money away: Now taking pitches for the 2021 award of the Taz Grout 222 Foundation
Posted on October 23, 2020 14 Comments
“If you have love in your heart, then your very life will bring about a transformation of society.”—Krishnamurti It’s that time of year, my friends, when I take pitches for the 222 Foundation I started to honor my magical daughter, Tasman McKay Grout, who died in 2018 from a cerebral aneurysm. As I’ve written before, […]
Do something remarkable today. An assignment
Posted on October 15, 2020 21 Comments
“You need no other authority than your good intentions and your loving heart.”—Colin Beavan I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was participating in a Laddership Pod with 100-some people from 17 countries. One of the participants has been standing at a busy intersection in her hometown with a sign. Nothing political. Nothing controversial. […]
