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Becoming

Posted on March 28, 2016 by admin

Over the past couple of decades I have talked with a thousand or so students & clients about their lives – “Who are you really? And why are you in this world?” There is an emerging profile – Intuitive. We just know … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness

Posted on March 12, 2016 by admin

By 1991 I had realized that Mindfulness was a practical solution to serious problems such as anxiety, depression & addiction, as well as a powerful technique for facilitating spiritual actualization. Since then I have taught Mindfulness in schools, colleges, churches, centers, … Continue reading →

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Loving Wisdom

Posted on February 7, 2016 by admin

“Our lives are not our own.” (Annelle Travis, 1948-2011) My late wife taught the discipline of discipleship – living as a servant to the Masters of Wisdom. Acting as if the Light of the Buddha and the Love of the Christ … Continue reading →

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Wholly Human

Posted on January 5, 2016 by admin

I once asked my friend Bonnie Rose if she ever wanted to go totally holy. She just said, “NO!” I can’t remember what we were discussing, & her reply was so vehement that I have forgotten the conversation that followed. … Continue reading →

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Moment & Purpose

Posted on January 1, 2016 by admin

I walk into the room & a little girl greets me with a delighted request – “Can we play the piano?!” She remembers the first time we met. My client & friend comments fondly – “Brock, a normal person would … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on November 1, 2015 by admin

The whole world is one prayer. Judaic, Christian, Islamic… Taoist, Hindu, Buddhist… Shamanic, Mystical, Esoteric Anonymous 12 Steps or New Thought Metaphysical. Whatever. Every ceremony or celebration, every meditation or dialogue, every ritual or service any pause for contemplation any gathering … Continue reading →

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Service

Posted on October 27, 2015 by admin

Annelle Travis Born 1948 Died 2011 “Beauty shines forth from the depth of all things.” My late wife was a fierce practitioner of detachment & discernment. It was she that helped me find the Path – Letting the Soul shine through the … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on October 2, 2015 by admin

People have been sitting on this rock for at least ten thousand years. The boulder is Matilija sandstone – it glows pink in the sunset & sunrise. The trees are Ponderosa pine – they smell like cream soda. The vista sweeps … Continue reading →

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A Promise

Posted on September 5, 2015 by admin

I promised my father before he died that I would try to keep my mother in her Ojai home for the rest of her life. My mom was an unholy terror – drinking & driving, smoking in bed, & firing every … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on August 22, 2015 by admin

When I am waiting in line for fish tacos on the pier, I can see the old Cross on the hill. For me it is not a religious icon but rather a spiritual one – much more ancient than the instrument of … Continue reading →

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