What Is Openhearted Living?

What Is Openhearted Living?

“How did the rose ever open its heart, and give to this world all of its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light against its being; otherwise we all remain too frightened.”  –Hafiz I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how our relationships are the crucibles...

Getting Harshness Out of Our Lives

“There is nothing that harshness does, that loving firmness doesn’t do better.” –Terry RealDespite my best intentions to be loving and kind, when I get scared, hurt, or activated, my reactions tend to become more forceful. I raise my voice. I get more...

Growing Like Diamonds and Pearls

Lately, I’ve been contemplating the difference between individual consciousness and relational consciousness and the difference between personal empowerment and relational empowerment.I am all in for helping humans become more conscious, more empowered, and more...

How to Live From an Open Heart

Listening to a recording by one of my favorite teachers recently, I found myself cringing. The judgmental harshness in her voice that I used to attribute to strength and conviction, left me squirming in discomfort. Even though I love her message, I brace myself...