An Open Letter to President Obama

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There has been tremendous hoopla even before the caucuses about whose plan or what approach is best to "solve" the "health care crisis" facing our country. Unfortunately, none of them really address the issue because all of them are too limited in perspective. We are approaching a four-dimensional problem with a one-dimensional solution. It is like playing a four-dimensional chess game on only the first level when your opponent understands the bigger game. You might appear to be making … [Read more...]

The Power of Spiritual Integrity

In beauty is truth. In this simple statement is found all the power that you will ever need in life. Find what is beautiful for you and you will find your own truth. Find your own truth, and you will find your power.When I speak of finding your power in life, I am not talking of power over anyone else. I am talking about the power of the integrity of your own spirit, a power which is awakened by beauty. Then you can accomplish anything that you set your mind and your heart to accomplish.Many … [Read more...]

The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas

I recently had the chance to speak with the creator of a remarkable film that explores the sacred sites of the Dalai Lamas in Tibet. This pilgrimage with translator and author Glenn Mullin is a fascinating journey that takes you to the caves where the early Buddhist masters meditated and enters the monasteries where the Dalai Lamas and others taught, and - at an altitude of over 16,000 feet - looks down into the famous oracle lake of Lhamo Lhatso where every Dalai Lama has had prophetic … [Read more...]

An Interview with Susan Just

What was the most sacred moment you have had in your life? Susan Just: Like many people, in my early twenties I was full of conflicting emotions like shyness, confidence, inadequacy and anger. At times I would just shred myself with self-loathing, disgust and fear. During a party, I was in the living room by myself and I got into one of these cycles. And then suddenly, I had this vision: It was Mother Mary and she was talking to me. Now, I'm not Catholic, but I knew it was her spirit and that … [Read more...]