Back from illness. Back from the wilderness. And yet, the world still feels wild. What to do? BE KIND. (And Keep in mind that we are all being subjected to “Manufactured Consent” See: Noam Chomsky)

“As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Marianne Williamson http://patreon.com/halcyon Get access to my 2 short films free when you sign up to my mailing list: http://list.hugnation.com

Making a change feels like it is going to be like chipping away at a wall of concrete. But the truth is the initial effort is the hardest part. You just need to break through the crust! PLUS Thoughts on changing my personal Mantra, “Float More. Steer Less.”

I have personal manifesto in the form of a series of “I AM” statements. This is actually the foundation of all my coaching and groups, as well. For years, the first statement on my list has been, “I am a vessel of love in the world.” But this week, I was inspired to change it.

Technology makes life more and more streamlined and efficient…but at what cost!? Kurt Vonnegut tells his wife he’s going out to buy an envelope: “Oh, she says, well, you’re not a poor man. You know, why don’t you go online and buy a hundred envelopes and put them in the closet? And so I pretend […]

So many things are happening in magical ways. I share a couple AMAZING stories of things that have happened in the new year… and what lessons can be learned from them.

The world is filled with suffering and corruption…. How can we filter out enough darkness so that we can stay vibrant… But not SO much that we don’t lose our compassion. It *is* possible.

A wise houseless man named Rodney shared some seriously Zen perspectives wrapped in his version of a Bible verse.

Some thoughts on interacting with people who have no homes. Plus a Thanksgiving blessing that got a little potty-mouthed.

I wanted to share the opening of Rob Breszny’s “Pronoia” as a beautiful reflection of gratitude and optimism.