Good Clean Reads

“There is no order of difficulty of miracles, they are all the same. All miracles are an expression of love.” -Course in Miracles

There are moments that demonstrate with crystal clarity that we are all hanging by a thread and that actually the fabric of our lives can unravel with just that- single thread in an instant. Last night as I watched my son being taken away in an ambulance, tied to a...

“Good sex isn’t about just elevating your heart rate — it’s about elevating your heart.” -David Schnarch

The crossroads between our genitals and our neurology turns out to be a super highway. One of the most powerful transformers in the new science of brain re-wiring occurs during deep intimate connection. As some of the mystery of sexual intimacy is revealed through the emerging science of...

Today I had the pleasure of being reminded of the three most important qualities on my journey to a positive, constructive life. More importantly I realized again that there is no there that I am getting to. Arriving is right here and now, this is as good as it gets if we are willing to accept life as it is and to go with the changes as they present themselves.

Paulo Coelho summarized the truth of...

“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill

This morning I was invited to attend the annual meeting of our local chapter of the Big Brothers and Sisters/ committed partners for youth groups. There were over 500 people there supporting the mentoring projects that for some kids make a life/death difference in their lives. The family life you are born into is...

Listen this week to Co-founder and CEO of Numi Tea, Ahmed Rahim discuss the love that happens as green, fair trade businesses extend themselves to indigenous farmers from around the world creating not only sustainable teas, but sustainable livelihood. Ahmed, is a renaissance man who infuses these values into not only his products, but music, architecture, art and friendship. Listen as he describes...

“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” -Buddha

I have fallen out of practice. It happens so quickly that I didn’t even notice that I have not found the time to meditate for days. The schedule has shifted and the morning starts too early so that my standing early morning...

“It is in the compelling zest of high adventure and of victory, and in creative action, that man finds his supreme joys.”  -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

I have worked hard not to live through my children’s experience. Finding and maintaining the line between us has been a continuous and hard won effort. I try to maintain a compassionate connection to their setbacks and witness the celebration of their...

“If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.” -Confucius

These days when I meditate on my vision of the future, I pray for my ability to serve to expand to its largest possible dimension. I believe the deepest service that I offer in life is my ability to write and teach about love. It is the work that feels like...

“The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That’s real glory. That’s the essence of it.” -Vince Lombardi

In my small northwestern town, which is home to the University of Oregon, the main attraction at this time of year is our football team, the Ducks. In fact, when I travel it is the one thing that helps most people recognize where I live. Our mascot is Donald Duck, and...