i heart life: The How-To of Spiritual Living

Today’s question is about body clutter: where does dieting fit in? Let’s take a deep look at dieting; what it is and why we do it. Why do we diet in the first place? Is it some obsession to look and be different than what we are–trying all the means that have worked for other … Continue reading "EP33: ‘Conversation About Life’ Q&A"

We explore the deeper side of commitment and how we can hang on to it as long as we remember it’s all our decision. We’re one decision away from committing…or ending a commitment. Why do we commit in the first place? And how can we benefit most from commitment? One idea is to use commitment … Continue reading "EP32: Commitment (Part 2)"

When there’s no reason to attach to people or things, what would be the reason to commit? What’s behind our inclination to commit to anything or anyone? The dictionary defines commitment as, “the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.; or an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.” So … Continue reading "EP31: Commitment (Part 1)"

When it comes to love, there is no attachment. Love doesn’t mean to hold someone in your care, under your responsibility, as your possession. Might sound cold-hearted, but when you don’t “care” about what happens to your loved one, that’s love. When your ability to enjoy and hold compassion for this person doesn’t wane with … Continue reading "EP30: Detached Attachment"

Heart clutter, nothing but thoughts, memories and stories that keep us stuck in pain. Keep our hearts in protective custody behind barbed wire and brick walls. Who can break those down? No one. Only you can clear that clutter away. Clearing away your heart clutter can mean drastic improvement in all of your relationships. How … Continue reading "EP29: Heart Clutter"

We’re still on the subject of body clutter–all the junk that corrupts our minds about our bodies, and therefore corrupts the healthy flow of blood and nutrients throughout our bodies. This episode isn’t about the how-to of dieting and fitness routines, though…that discussion would never end. Besides, there’s always some new research coming out to … Continue reading "EP28: Health & Fitness"

Today we’re answering a question about expectations versus agreements. The question is: Do you feel like agreements put strain on a relationship like a pre-nup? If there are too many rules and contracts, do we lose the freedom of being in love? What a great question! We go into that and more about relationships in … Continue reading "EP27: ‘Conversation About Life’ Q&A"

Everywhere you look, you can see manifestations of body clutter. Even when you look at yourself. There is obesity, anorexia, alcoholism, drug abuse, depression, self-mutilation, and so much more that is the result of body clutter. Is it safe to say there’s something about your inner functioning or outer appearance that you wish you could … Continue reading "EP26: Body Clutter"

Perception is reality. Our world is what we make it out to be; what we tell ourselves it is. Just by thinking we see, hear, smell, taste, or touch a thing helps create this reality we live in. So our experience is our reality. And what creates the experience? Thought. That’s all. Just our thoughts, … Continue reading "EP25: Perception Is Reality"

We’ve all heard them, the voices in our heads. The ones that won’t shut up and keep us riding this emotional roller coaster (and yelling “stop” doesn’t help). How do we calm that mental chatter and bring more peace and presence into our lives? There are many ways to bring that chaos under control. This … Continue reading "EP24: Mental Clutter"

We are walking zombies; every day engulfed in a full on trance, constantly thinking about what just happened that caused us pain or humiliation, what’s about to happen that could cause us pain or humiliation, and what has to happen next in order to prevent pain or humiliation. That’s our meter, we gauge everything according … Continue reading "EP23: Power of Thought"

What is an affirmation? How do you create one? What’s an effective way to use affirmations to change your life? What is the origin of affirmations and how did this practice come to be? There’s so much to learn about affirmations and more so in the way that they can help change your life. When … Continue reading "EP22: Affirmations"

Today we’re answering a question about meditation. The question is: I struggle with sitting still, I’m a runner and I like to keep a busy schedule—makes me feel productive. How can I settle down and sit still in order to meditate? Learn more about meditation and how to get disciplined to do it! Episode 21: … Continue reading "EP21: ‘Conversation About Life’ Q&A"

We can’t talk about success without addressing failure. What is failure? What’s keeping you stuck in failure? Why is it that everything is a struggle? If you believe you’re a failure, you’re a failure. We set ourselves up for either course, success or failure, just by the way we think. Like success, failure is just … Continue reading "EP20: Failure Is…"

What is success? We all want to be successful, but what does that mean? How do you define success for yourself? What is the indicating factor that you’ve finally arrived? Is your definition something you came up with or a definition you read somewhere? Are you comparing your level of success with what others have? … Continue reading "EP19: Success Is…"