There is a loud a “NO!” being shouted by so many in our country right now. “NO!” to entrenched prejudice, oppression, and inequity; “NO!” to the pain of unrelenting insecurity, violence, and murder; and “NO!” to a culture that accepts a hierarchy of people based on the color of their skin, and the humiliation and denigration of sacred human lives.
Read MoreDuring this pandemic, my husband Drew and I frequently reflect on the many things we previously took for granted, and the aspects of our lives we feel especially thankful for. When it comes to cataloging our gratitude, our fox-colored yellow lab puppy, Leo, always makes it to the top of the list.
Read MoreDuring the years I was writing Quest for Eternal Sunshine, I was steeped in my father’s story and philosophy. One of the things that struck me the most about his journey from being a tortured Holocaust survivor to one of the most joyous people I ever met was his determination to remember the good.
Read MoreToday, I’m eager to introduce Katie Dutcher, Quest for Eternal Sunshine’s webmaster. Katie is a very important collaborator in my mission. In addition to her technical skills, she is a professional mindfulness and meditation teacher, a great writer, and a smart, grounded person with much wisdom to impart.
Read MoreYesterday, my two-and-a-half-year-old, Feliciano, dumped his bowl of quinoa on the kitchen floor that hasn’t been mopped in two weeks, got down on his hands and knees, and lapped it up without his hands pretending to be a dog. I didn’t stop him. I was far too relieved that he was finally engaged in an activity that allowed me to eat in peace.
Read MoreI will never forget how I first met Hilary Nicholls. Twelve years ago, I ran into a friend who was in the midst of a heartbreaking family tragedy. But instead of appearing pained and exhausted, my friend was literally glowing. She looked at me and said: “I just had an incredible session with a woman named Hilary Nicholls. She wouldn’t let me pay her, but she told me I would be sending someone to her. I think that someone is meant to be you.”
Read MoreThose of you who have read Quest for Eternal Sunshine already know that my childhood was far from typical. When I was seven, my family joined an alternative spiritual community called the Pathwork. “The Guide”—a spirit channeled through the leader, Eva—explained exactly how the universe works and the best ways to evolve both spiritually and emotionally.
Read MoreToday, I’m excited to share a wonderful and timely new resource—Compassionate Communication—generously created by my dear friend, Patricia Wolff. I have known Patricia for over three decades, and we’re grateful that our special connection has been deepening with each passing year.
Read MoreMy father, who was an extremely diligent explorer of his own psyche, wrote a lot about the ego—how it constantly seeks approval and is always trying to make us into the person it thinks we should be versus encouraging us to be the personal we naturally are.
Read MoreMy father would be thrilled to know that our project isn’t ending with the publication of his book—that the Quest for Eternal Sunshine website will be an ongoing legacy devoted to sharing resources that help cultivate wisdom, healing and self-discovery.
Read MoreWith the impending release of Quest for Eternal Sunshine, I want to shower gratitude on my sister, Ruthie. Ruthie believes this book is our dad’s dream come true, and I want to be sure everyone knows that it could never have happened without her.
Read MoreIn the 1990s, my father printed and bound more than a dozen booklets filled with simple affirmations like, “Now is a good time to be loving. There is never a good time to be unloving.” I never appreciated them before working on Quest for Eternal Sunshine, because I didn’t yet understand the transformative power of constantly choosing to seek out and embrace all that is good, loving, and kind.
Read MoreWhat an exciting day! My father’s remarkable life story and wisdom are now being shared with the world. I feel immensely grateful that Mendek devoted his life to healing his trauma and awakening to his true nature, and then spent a decade documenting his quest so we could learn from his revelations and wisdom.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, in the year 2020, a vast illness came over all the land, and everything stopped. It was as if Gods, Goddesses and the Spirits of Land and Sea pushed the pause button on the remote control of the world. Car stopped driving. Planes stopped flying. Meetings, everywhere, were canceled.
Read MoreOn this wild ride of being human—where we are biologically wired to search for safety and security—we can cling to the illusion of being in control and forget that we live in an uncertain world. This pandemic is reminding us of our vulnerability, as well as the transitory nature of our physical form.
Read MoreWith the impending release of Quest for Eternal Sunshine, I want to shower gratitude on my sister, Ruthie. Ruthie believes this book is our dad’s dream come true, and I want to be sure everyone knows that it could never have happened without her.
Read MoreI have always had a very active mind. My mother made a cassette recording of me talking at three, the words tumbling over each other so fast that I repeatedly gasped for breath, as if I was running at full speed.
Read MoreBeing in the middle of a pandemic—“sheltered in place” with fears about physical and financial security—is legitimately a worrisome situation. Yet, there are still learning opportunities to be found as we navigate this uncharted territory.
Read MoreDuring this very challenging time, I’ve been following in my father’s footsteps and embracing the enormous power of positive affirmations. As someone who has always worried about physical safety, clings to reliable routines, and hates to change plans, this pandemic is giving me ample opportunity to practice trust and flexibility.
Read MoreI wouldn’t be surprised if the title of this blog—Choose to Let Go of Suffering—triggers some people, mostly because this statement used to trigger me. Suffering is everywhere. Nobody wants to suffer. How can we simply choose to let go of it?
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