I write about what is holding us back from a better world and life for all. Topics like the illusion of separation, outdated social norms, world systems, and the human brain are my focus. My mission is to inspire an equal, respectful, and sustainable future for all life.
World Kindness Day and Its Impact on Global Unity
November 13th is World Kindness Day. When I first heard about this day, I was puzzled as to why we would need one. After all, being kind is just a nice way to be both for the giver and the receiver. But then I thought about it further and the potential for the betterment of society…
Climate Change and the Illusion of Separation
2023 has been quite the year for climate change related events.
While climate change can be scary and overwhelming and some may want to point fingers, each of us plays a part in what we are experiencing today as well as what is needed to change our current trajectory.
The good news is it's not too late to avoid the worst.
It begins with seeing past the Illusion of Separation…
Is Love an Emotion or Something More?
If I was to ask you to define what "love" is, what would you say?
Would you agree with various dictionary definitions of love (which to paraphrase) is an affection, a feeling, ultimately an emotion that can come and go depending on circumstance?
Or do you sense there is more?
What if there is a missing definition that could literally change life on this planet for the better?...
What seed are you planting for future generations?
I believe each of is planting a seed for future generations.
Your seed, in combination with the seeds each of us plant, is what future generations will understand about us as individuals and collectively. Together, all of our seeds will contribute to the world future generations will experience.
The question we each need to ask ourselves is…
What world issues are trying to show us
It doesn’t take much to see that while there is a lot of good in the world, there is no doubt we have a lot of very serious world issues.
But what if we take a step back and look at the issues from a different perspective by asking, “What are our world issues trying to show us individually and collectively as a species?”.
Are they trying to show us that we are a species forever based on conflict, division and separation or could it be something else?
Understanding the Thought-to-Action Cycle for a Better Life and World
Do you wonder why your actions do not always match your original intention? It all has to do with something I call “The Thought-to-Action Cycle” which is a high-level overview of what goes on in our brain when we want to take action on an intention; a desire; a want…
Understanding the 2 Functions of the Brain for a Better Life and World
The human brain is amazingly complex, but ultimately it has 2 main functions. Understanding what they are can help create a better life and world. Keep reading to learn more.
Creating a Better World Isn’t Rocket Science
As you look around at our world do you wonder why, after all this time and with the number of achievements we have made as a species, we still haven't resolved world issues (and even our own personal issues)?
After all, we call ourselves an intelligent species so we should be able to figure this out right?
You're right, we should be able to and we absolutely can.
How?
Have you depleted your surge capacity?
Surge capacity (to paraphrase) is the adaptive systems we draw on for short-term survival in acutely stressful situations. The problem is Covid-19...
There is only ONE human race
When I hear the words “Black Race”, “White Race”, etc. I want to lose my mind. There is NO scientific basis for different human races. The belief in different human races is a social construct enforced with social conditioning. It has NO biological basis.
Help your brain do its job during the COVID-19 pandemic - Ask "Is it true?"
I like to live in a world of facts and I don’t care for speculating. It helps me to navigate our complex world and be helpful to others as they navigate the world too. If find this is especially true while we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. So, when I came across a…
All world issues share one root cause
When we look around at the issues facing our world today, they can appear overwhelming, complex, growing and near impossible to eradicate. It's understandable to think that way given elementary logic would dictate if the issues were easy to resolve they would have been already. Yet they are resolvable…
I AM and closing the gap of who we believe we are
I AM - two simple yet powerful and all-encompassing words. At the core, these two words sum up both what we are and what we believe we are...
How rethinking Competition can help create a better world
We live in a world where competition appears to be a normal part of everyday human life. Individually we can believe we are in competition with others to be superior -- from climbing the corporate ladder to needing a fancy car or the latest smartphone. We can also believe we are…
How to see past the Illusion of Separation through the eyes of another
Have you ever been asked to look deeply into the eyes of a stranger or did not know well for several minutes? I have and the experience profoundly changed me…
It’s time for a Global MindShift
Our world is in a mess. Our problems are big, interconnected and literally out of control. While we may want to put our heads in the sand and…
Do you believe you are imperfect?
We live in a world where society’s view of human perfection is touted as something to strive for and if a person does not meet that perceived bar of...
How to lessen the “I AM” gap with “YOU ARE” Affirmations
One of the key ways we can lessen the gap is to understand how our beliefs and mindsets shape how we perceive ourselves, and from there instilling new...