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Nov 12, 2015

The 3 States of Mind

Someone recently asked me the following question on the three phases of the mind and I thought I'd share my response. I am curious to know - do you think the 3 phases of the mind (instinctive, intellectual and intuitive) can ever operate in harmony, or are they in eternal conflict by their nature? I don't look at them as being in conflict. They are three separate entities that make up the mind. ...

Nov 10, 2015 Speaking

Meditating, starting a business, falling in love and other how-tos

It's been six whole months since I have blogged. That was the longest hiatus I have taken since I started blogging shortly after leaving the monastery 7 years ago. In that time lots have happened. One of the biggest developments is that I have a brand new website. You're looking
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Nov 10, 2014 Spiritual Tools

Bringing Life to Meditation

Recently in privately training someone how to meditate I spent the first 3 days not even talking about meditation. There is a lot to learn before one even begins to sit down to meditate. Everybody is in a rush these days. Even in a rush to learn to meditate. They know what the
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Oct 15, 2014 Speaking

The Art of Charm: Monk with a Macbook

I recently did an interesting interview with Jordan Harbinger of “The Art of Charm.” I spoke a bit about my journey to becoming a monk, life in the monastery and then we had a great discussion about relationships, energy and the importance of knowing your path in life. I expla
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Sep 21, 2014 Podcasts & Videos

Don’t feel guilty about NOT spending time with energy vampires

This week's question comes in from Erika from San Francisco who feels guilty when she avoids spending time with friends and relatives who are energetically draining. This video addresses why we should not feel guilty about not spending time with energy vampires and also how to
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Sep 16, 2014 Podcasts & Videos

How to Overcome the Fear of Death

This week's video addresses a question that comes in from Rosalyn in Miami, and Rosalyn asks about how to overcome the fear of death and if we should use past life regression to do so. You can also subscribe to the weekly videos by clicking subscribe me. If you'd like to se
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Sep 3, 2014 Featured In

Unmistakable Creative: An Interview about an Ex-Monk's Spiritual Path

Srinivas Rao is the creative engine driving the popular podcast, Unmistakable Creative. There are over 400 interviews available directly through their archives and also through iTunes, with speakers from all walks of life including "happiness researchers," psychologists and aut
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