Light at the End of the Tunnel

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Someone should have told me earlier that the journey toward enlightenment was so fascinating and full of love. I wouldn't have waited so long looking for a light at the end of the tunnel, wallowing in the hopeless well of addiction by drinking my way out of pain. Six (Light) sober years later, I find the path growing brighter each day. My pathway in sobriety is a little unconventional. I went to some AA meetings. I followed a Twelve Steps program. I wrapped myself around Step Three: "Made a … [Read more...]

Love and the Art of Stress

It's funny to be writing about reducing stress in the throes of the holidays, especially this year. I'm currently unemployed and holiday trees are exuding more light than the job market. The economy is causing more than its share of stress for millions watching their retirement savings dwindle. Stress has this peculiar way of spreading its energy like wildfire, until everyone feels disconnected from the loving arms of Source. Our relationships, finances, careers, governments and nations are … [Read more...]

Teaching the New Three Rs: Responsibility, Respect and Reaching Out

I've often wondered how I was blessed enough to have two children with autism. Friends and co-workers think I'm out of my mind to make my career working with special needs children, especially the greatly challenged ones. The fact of the matter is that these beautiful beings feed my soul. My belief that so many children with autism spectrum and other learning disabilities (such as ADD/ADHD and emotional behavior disorders) are here at this time because humanity is receiving a supercharged … [Read more...]