Pragmatic Spirituality

Because of the pandemic, the resurgent social justice movement and everything else going on, there’s a lot of heavy energy in the air these days. And if you feel like some of the challenging emotions you’re processing aren’t yours … you’re probably right! In this 6-minute video, I describe how you can more skillfully clear any heavy energy that comes your way – whether it came from you or someone else. (I also get into the spiritual concept of whether there really is anyone but you.) And check out that wild backdrop! Read more…

Obviously, an emergency kit needs things like food and water. But your most important emergency preparedness resource isn’t even physical. It’s knowing what to do in the midst of crisis, even if you don’t have phone or internet access. In this 4-minute video, I’ll tell you how to tap into your most reliable source of emergency information. It’s available 24/7 no matter what! Read more…

Death. We’ve all felt its presence more vividly during this grueling pandemic. You might have heard the chilling stories of bodies being piled up in trailers outside nursing homes, or buried in mass graves in New York City. Many of you have had loved ones die during this crisis. Mortality has also hit close to home for Maeikisala: her father died just a few days ago. In this 13-minute video, Maeikisala and I share how we experienced her father’s spirit after his passing. Maeikisala also reflects on her close encounter with her soul shortly after her stroke in December. She describes how this mystical experience profoundly transformed her perception of death … and gave her a much more positive attitude about life! Only by facing death can we live the most wonderful lives. Join us as we share our own experience of whether death is the final mission … or just a transition! Read more…

We’re all justifiably concerned with our own survival during this coronavirus pandemic. But are you ready to “serve-ive”? Your own survival will be more joyful when you serve – by flowing supportive energy to the great spiritual awakening that COVID-19 has shifted into high gear. Why has our old way of life has come to a screeching halt? Because a better one is waiting in the wings to replace it. In this 6-minute video, I describe how you can help manifest this more wonderful world more quickly! Read more…

The COVID-19 coronavirus is presenting humanity with monumental challenges. But, in this 6-minute video, I point out that it offers us new opportunities as well. Read more…

I made this 17-minute video on January 29, the morning of Maeikisala’s return home from inpatient stroke rehab. I reflect on the challenges I’ve faced in the 50 days since she had her stroke. (I’ve done some things skillfully, others less so.) I also draw some teachings from my experience that might benefit you. Read more…

This 18-minute video is the first where I talk about my partner Maeikisala’s stroke, and the profound changes we’ve experienced because of it. My main message is that the greater the challenge you’re presented with, the greater the breakthrough you can experience when it’s handled skillfully. Could this be one reason why Maeikisala and I have both had significant spiritual upgrades since her stroke? Join me for this mix of reportage and philosophizing on stroke and spirituality, and how we’re turning what we could have viewed as a full-on tragedy into a consciousness-expanding adventure! Read more…