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Why “Beginning Again” Matters More Than Perfection
The quiet power of spiritual practices—your promise to return, again and again. "Enjoy the journey. It's just the beginning." That line appears at the opening of my Study Guide—a beautifully illustrated book, woven with teachings, reflection, and daily practice—a spiritual roadmap for those who journey alongside me on my Spiritual Adventures. Each traveler receives one of these books, a framewor...
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Jul 9, 2025 6 MINUTES READ
Live From the Inside Out
We pulled up in our monastery van and parked at the Coconut Marketplace, a charming, open-air shopping village on the east side of Kauaʻi. My guru needed to run an errand and invited a senior monk and me to come along. We stepped out of the van and walked toward the store. As I c
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Jun 27, 2025 4 MINUTES READ
Why Small Choices Matter So Much
In my emails, I spoke about the Scale Effect: how small, consistent acts—grains of sand—can accumulate over time until they tip the scale and create lasting change. This week, I want to continue that thought. The Scale Effect is not inherently positive. It simply is. The scale d
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Jun 19, 2025 4 MINUTES READ
The Quiet Force That Transforms Everything
Most people think spiritual unfoldment is marked by big breakthroughs. A sudden shift. A mystical experience. A moment of awakening. Sometimes it is. But more often than not, transformation happens slowly—quietly. As a plant lover, I love this quote by Richard Powers—and it’s so
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Jun 13, 2025 4 MINUTES READ
The Daily Structure That Builds a Spiritual Life
Most people think they’re meditating. But they’re not—because they don’t live the life that produces meditation. This quote from my guru, Gurudeva Subramuniyaswami, struck me deeply when I first read it decades ago. It’s stayed with me ever since. And it’s the perfect entry poin
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May 30, 2025 3 MINUTES READ
The One Goal Most People Never Define
Most people never stop to ask themselves: What is the goal of my spiritual life? We set goals for our health, finances, and careers. But when asked about the goal of their spiritual life, most people pause, reach for vague language, or offer something aspirational—but undefined.
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Apr 17, 2025 4 MINUTES READ
Time Does NOT Heal
Sometimes, it’s not the obvious things that hold us back. It’s the quiet emotional experiences we carry—the ones we haven’t fully seen, acknowledged, or healed. They don’t just live in the past; they quietly shape how we show up today. In our relationships. In our work. In the wa
