Last November, I made a pilgrimage to Turkey to learn more about Sufi mysticism. While I was there, I had the opportunity to visit Rumi’s mausoleum. Rumi is one of the most famous Sufi mystics and poets – his wisdom is timeless, his passion enervating, and so it was a blessing to be able to stand in his resting place and reflect on his spiritual contributions to humanity.
With the sudden rain and the coyote sighting both falling on Friday the 13th, it seemed too synchronistic to ignore. Across cultures, coyotes and foxes are seen as trickster creatures that may shape shift and cause divilment and merriment wherever they go.
Whatever your spiritual inclinations, it is worthwhile to note the rebirth of the world this spring. So get away from the paved sidewalks and asphalt garages and take a trip out to your local park. Spend some time noticing the changes that spring brings to the world.
Exhausted from fighting off our Impostors? Does just getting through the day feel like slogging through quicksand? Reframe your goal and shift your mindset – focus on strengthening your Authentic Soul! We’ll focus on rekindling creativity and discovery in my upcoming “Spark” workshop, but it won’t feel like work, so perhaps I should rename it and call it something other than a “workshop.” How about a “Salon”?
Invisible Children, the nonprofit behind the Kony 2012 viral campaign has clearly touched a nerve. Even our charitable actions can be harmful to others . . . and ourselves! By going through the motions of giving back without allowing your Authentic Soul to truly connect with the work, you cheat yourself of one of the most rewarding experiences of being human.
