Facing death in order to grow
In January 2001, I was fairly new to living in Oakland, CA. Before moving, I heard so many stories of gang warfare I had recurrent nightmares about driving around in seedy neighborhoods. Just when I thought I’d pushed aside my… Continue reading
1 smile = 2000 bars of chocolate
This great TED talk shares the hidden power of smiling. It’s 7 minutes worth watching.
How to Nourish the Soul by Growing Lifework like a Hunter
I don’t normally contemplate the best ways to hunt animals(!), but the other day I had a Big Dream about shooting a deer and it gave me insight into how to pursue lifework that nourishes the soul.
What does it… Continue reading
How to release what you no longer need
We’re in the middle of the Ten Days of Repentance, the period between the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.
The intention of these autumn Holy days is not only to celebrate, but to… Continue reading
I’ll give you money to help your friends
As I near completion of the Grow Your Lifework project I’ve decided to reach out and ask for some help.
I’ll even pay you for it.
Here’s the story:
I know from personal experience what it’s like to crave soul-satisfying… Continue reading





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