Take action now

Take action now

Sometimes all it takes is one tiny spark of inspiration. When you’re stuck in a rut and can’t see the light, one word, one teaching or one workout can be the inspiration to motivate you to change. But the window of opportunity is slim and if you don’t take...
Pardon the interruption

Pardon the interruption

Snow days! Sick days! Dishes, laundry, grocery shopping! It seems like this past week was filled with interruptions to my life. I found myself huffing and puffing because my daughters were home from school and all of the mundane tasks in my life were taking time away...
I paid attention to my uncomfortable feelings

I paid attention to my uncomfortable feelings

This morning my feelings got hurt when I asked my wife Kellen a question, and she responded to me in a tone I interpreted as “that’s a dumb question.” It was immediate; I felt the tears start to push against my eyelids. We had a brief conversation about it, and left...
The most important lesson of my life

The most important lesson of my life

To overcome an eating disorder and become truly happy, I tried everything. Mindfulness worked. When I chose the word “Sati” (which means mindfulness, or awareness without judgment in Sanskrit language) to describe not only my workout but the core of my teachings, I...
I took my own advice, and was blown away by what happened

I took my own advice, and was blown away by what happened

I give a lot of advice. Each month, as a part of Sati365 (my personal coaching program in the form of a self-study and practice program), I advise participants to take part in a 30-day challenge; a simple exercise to do each day over 30 days to create a positive...