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 Topics like the illusion of separation, outdated social norms, world systems, and the human brain are my focus.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.
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…
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...
The Illusion of Dominance
It doesn’t take long to look at what is going on in the world to see that many humans seem to be bent on trying to dominate others. What's up with that?
Reality isn’t quite as it appears
The other day, I was sitting on the shore observing an early evening sky. As I was taking it all in I began to look for the horizon but it was difficult to see where the water ended and the sky began as both had a similarly beautiful and calming pastel blue colour. As I focused my sight more intently on the horizon, I experienced…
The Illusion of Imperfection
The messages to strive for perfection seem to be everywhere. Whether it’s striving for a perfect body, to be a perfect spouse, to have a perfect life, etc., the message that we are somehow imperfect abounds at every turn. It’s time for a MindShift Moment…
Who exactly are we judging?
Some days it can appear like there is no shortage of people to judge (including judging ourselves). But when we judge, who exactly are we judging? When we…
Happiness is an Inside Job
Often we will look to other people, places, objects, lifeforms, experiences, etc. to bring us happiness. We can believe that by liking/loving these things, that very act will make us happy. We can believe that once another person likes/loves us that we will be happy. But is that true?…
The Illusion Of Importance
Do you feel you are more or less important than another some or all of the time? It’s understandable if you do. Our world systems and our culture are filled with…
The Illusion Of Independence
Do you pride yourself on being independent? I know I tend to. It certainly appears that to be independent in the 21st century is now a societal expectation and those who demonstrate it are often congratulated as if they have reached a milestone in the game of life. Independence is worn like a badge of honour or a trophy. But…
The Illusion of Separation
In this moment, you are experiencing what is called “reality” primarily through and with your 5 basic senses. Through these senses, you…