After I moved to Acapulco, Mexico last winter, I remember staring out into the ocean and telling a good friend of mine that I would hold retreats here. I had a vision and a goal to create a safe, trusting environment for individuals so that they could better understand themselves, gain new perspectives on life, heal old wounds, and to mentally, emotionally and physically feel … [Read more...]
The Best Advice I’ve Ever Gotten
I live a strange life, which is why I've gone MIA the past few weeks. I have really come to enjoy being alone, and quite frequently I find it a challenge to put my consistent epiphanies and insights into words to share with others. But this one is different. I started 2018 off on the right foot; quite literally. I was in a hot yoga class when the clock struck midnight. My … [Read more...]
The Dark Side of Psychedelics
Psychedelics have a tremendous power to heal the mind and help to rid the behaviors and habits that don't serve our truest potential as evolving human beings. It is estimated that 30 million people in the United States alone use psychedelics, which seems to indicate the growing acceptance of such substances for helping individuals treat their depression, anxiety and even … [Read more...]
How Pain is Your Key to Happiness
When I was 5 years old, I lost half of my foot after my grandfather accidentally backed over me with a riding lawn mower. I remember that day like a vivid dream. My grandfather rode around the yard as I curiously tagged along behind him. I remember looking down for a split moment before looking up again to see the mower was only a few inches away from my face. I remember … [Read more...]
