Courageous stillness? That's the courage it requires to get...into the silence, the quiet, the hush amid our busy-busy-go-go world. Shifting into courageous stillness is, in essence, all about how we carry it.

Energy vampires don’t exist—no, really. Here’s why.

Suffering is optional: For most people, this is a radical statement. "Whaddya MEAN, suffering is optional? Doesn't feel optional to me." We choose whether or not we suffer over the voices of our inner critic, what others think of us, the jobs we go to. Just start with the choice--the simple, everyday acknowledgment of the fact that you have choices, options. Suffering is optional--so what are you choosing?

Yes, it feels weird…but it’s so helpful to create a dialogue with your inner self. Here’s how.