My experiences in life, and an inventory of my thoughts and actions throughout, has confirmed in my own heart what many of the great teachers have said; the ego state of consciousness cuts me off from the sunlight of the spirit. Fear drives the ego state to all kinds of harmful extremes, to the point where I become a danger to self and others. I, that is the ego "I", create my own miserableness. I quake with fear, grasp and push desperately, and repeat an endless loop of negativity and… Read More

Dear Friends,



Here is a story I want to share with you. It is my story, and it is a story of hope. Too often, we are bombarded by stories of war, genocide, financial woe, and "if it bleeds, it leads" media garbage. I appreciate you taking the time to read this.





On March 23rd of 2006, I came to Boise with little more than a bike and a backpack. I had no home, no job, and no one I knew within 480 miles. I ate meals, showered, and slept on the floor of the Boise Rescue… Read More