Envy has been a recurrent theme in conversations with some of my closest friends lately, leading me to conclude that this most basic of human emotions gets a bad rap because it often is misunderstood. The sheer fact that we’re human makes us susceptible to the confusing simultaneous feelings of disgust and delight that suddenly can surface when we hear of a friend's achievement, a… read more
I grew up in a household that was far from wealthy in monetary terms, but my parents assured that my older brother, sister and me never wanted for a safe home, plenty of food to eat and clothing on our backs. Even as a child, I knew that providing for us was no small feat for our parents, Chinese immigrants who worked tirelessly for every… read more
“There is a way through every block.” These simple words from Yogi Bhajan, the father of Kundalini Yoga in the Western world, ring profoundly true. There is a way to resolve anything, but first we must allow ourselves to move beyond the fear and worry of how we might get it done. Our ever-present Ego, our self-appointed protector and defender, automatically intercepts and analyzes every… read more
