My mom, a devout Christian, always worried about my spiritual path. She thought I didn’t have a strong enough foundation to handle the tough times. Ironically, with her passing and the seeming collapse of the country, my spiritual practices are what have kept me going. Often when we are challenged, we want to isolate and…
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I had a conversation recently about Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, where I had someone say that we needed to “fear God more”. This statement came in response to Rev. Budde’s courageous sermon at the National Cathedral during the inaugural prayer service for President Trump’s second term. She publicly called on the…
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This New Year, embrace impermanence, not resolutions. Find strength in the Force, like the Jedi, and honor loved ones by living authentically.
Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather not just to begin a new year, but to honor the continuous flow of life, in all its beauty and sorrow. This week, I experienced the profound loss of my mother. In the midst of grief, I find myself drawn to the wisdom of the…
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You don’t HAVE to… Discover a Jedi’s guide to grace and self-acceptance this holiday season. Release guilt, honor your needs, and find peace.
The past couple of weeks have been challenging. A temperamental motorhome, a missed property viewing, and a mother’s sudden hospitalization – life has thrown a few curveballs lately. Frankly, between the worry and the logistical chaos, I haven’t felt much like doing anything. My RV is a reflection of that inner state: a bit messy,…
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Stressed by the holidays? Discover Festive Freedom! Learn how to ditch the drama, create meaningful traditions, and find more joy this season.
The holidays are often depicted as a time of joy, togetherness, and magic. But for many of us, they can also bring a whirlwind of stress, obligations, and expectations that leave us feeling anything but festive. This year, let’s ditch the holiday hustle and embrace a new approach: Festive Freedom. Festive Freedom is about reclaiming…
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The world today often feels like a swirling vortex of chaos. Political turmoil, relentless societal pressures, then the holiday season – it’s enough to make even the most centered Jedi Master question their path.
The world today often feels like a swirling vortex of chaos. Political turmoil, relentless societal pressures, then the holiday season – it’s enough to make even the most centered Jedi Master question their path. As a gay man, Jedi cleric, and Tantric practitioner, I’ve come to recognize certain “mind traps” that can snare us, keeping…
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