As we enter 2007 together, I can think of no better theme than "embodied spiritual action" to help us focus on, and commit to, demonstrating the highest expression of our common humanity - love, wisdom and peace - as conscious, consistent choices in all areas of life. We embrace spiritual principles and practices to become free from self-created alienation, suffering and confusion. We long to experience our wholeness, our connectedness to others and the Earth, our creativity and joy, … [Read more...]

The publisher of an Australian magazine asked me to write an article for his next issue. He said the theme would be "How much deeper am I willing to go?" I liked that. I like the spirit, the edge, the almost-dare of his simple question. I like the way "how much deeper" challenges the complacency of the known and disturbs the comfort of the familiar. If spiritual work does anything, it challenges and disturbs with just as much force and surprise as it illuminates and … [Read more...]

We all want to enhance our experience of work and enrich our work environments with meaning and purpose, vision and values, creativity and inspiration, joy and deep human connection. How do we do this? Let’s look inside our own self, into our own soul, for guidance.If we’re going to use the word soul in a business context, we’d better define it, we’d better understand its meaning clearly. Otherwise, this single word — so often thought of as abstract, esoteric and … [Read more...]

A few years ago, I was invited to give a commencement speech to a group of students at a California high school. That honor remains one of my favorite speaking experiences. I believe what I said then and there is pertinent to all of us, even today. I'd like to offer it as my New Year blessing of good wishes.Mahatma Gandhi was approached one day by a woman and her young son. She asked, "Mahatma, can you please tell my son to stop eating sugar. It's not good for him, and he won't listen to … [Read more...]