Run from what's comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I'll be mad.― Rumi Recently, I was in the hot seat on a mastermind call. A “hot seat” is just like it sounds—your question or concern is the focus of others in a group who offer … [Read More...] about Our Little Secret
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Overcome Fear by Forgiving Yourself
The dusk deepened and the moon rose higher, arcing across the darkening sky. We sat together staring into the fire, two men, friends, brothers. The wind kicked up and the air suddenly grew cold. I fed more wood to the fire, the expanding firelight illuminating our minds. “Look at me,” I said gently, tears in my eyes. “What story have you made up … [Read More...] about Overcome Fear by Forgiving Yourself
Finding Your Way
How many times have you found yourself afraid to open up, unsure if what was in your heart could be held by another? Or too proud to ask for help because you couldn’t admit to yourself that you needed it? Or stoically hiding the pain of what you thought was failure, ashamed to acknowledge or even talk about it? I’ve been there and I … [Read More...] about Finding Your Way
WE ARE THE FRUIT
Beneath the forest floor, a hidden network of mycelium connects the life above it. The mushroom we see is only the fruit of something much larger.
Tom believes we're the same. We live as separate people, with my career, my family, and my fears, and we can feel alone even when we're surrounded by others. Beneath all of that, we may be far more connected than we realize.
The mushroom doesn't create that connection. It can help you feel what was already there.
One Life. Many Teachers.
Dr. Tom Garcia, contributing author, is one of the group of storytellers in The Difference who "…has experienced loss, faced dramatic personal transformation, and demonstrated courage beyond measure. Individually and collectively, they inspire millions of followers around the world to lead more authentic, wholehearted, and expansive lives…"
Written by the storytellers themselves, the essays are highly personal, vulnerable, raw, and deep. Their insights into how their lives transformed forever resound with timeless and transcendent wisdom and offer lessons for anyone who seeks a rich, purposeful, and fulfilling life.