As you probably already realize, I tend to write many of these articles about things that I myself am working on or experiencing. For me, my 60's have been all about healing patterns that I...
Resistance Is Futile
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Why Is It So Hard to Love Ourselves?
Valentine's Day is only days away. Why not make a commitment now to start developing a loving relationship with the most important person in your life? YOU. Do you scoff at this idea? Do you think...
Act Now! Before It’s Too Late
How often have you heard an advertisement that warns you to "Act Now! Before It's Too Late"? Of course, most of the time, this kind of thing is simply a form of psychological manipulation. But there...
Our Addiction to Suffering
The Buddha said that suffering arises from craving -- for instance, craving for more love, more possessions, more physical prowess or beauty. But sometimes I wonder if the truth is more akin to the...
The Individuality of Disease and Cure
One of the most important distinctions between homeopathic and allopathic medicines (and indeed, a difference from many alternative medicines as well) is the individualization of homeopathic...
Start with What Is
In my book Active Consciousness, I have often mentioned the work of my teacher, Gary Sherman. At the beginning of a weekend workshop with him at the end of April, Gary gave the class the following...
Health Tips 2015 — or, What I Learned in 2014
It's hard to believe, but I'm now embarking upon my 6th year of writing the Impossible Cure Newsletter. Happy New Year! Since most of us begin the year with a few health-oriented resolutions, I...
The Missing Ingredient of Most Manifestation Techniques
Over the summer, I continued my reading about Hawaiian shamanistic beliefs, and in particular, the work of Max Freedom Long. As discussed in previous articles (October 2012, May 2013, November 2013,...
The Original Self
In past issues of the Active Consciousness Newsletter, as well as in Active Consciousness, I have written about different components or aspects of one's self. These include: * the Inner or Higher...
Relaxing Your “Cringe Factor”
Do you have any mysterious aches or pains? Perhaps a recurring back or neck spasm? An unexplainable stomach ache that comes on unexpectedly? As many of you know, I am also the author of a book about...