With energy tied up in the past, we don’t have any left to take care of the present. We’re human. And sometimes we make big mistakes. What we forget is that by holding a grudge against someone who has hurt us, we only hurt ourselves more in the long run. Holding a grudge consumes our […]
No matter how old we are, personal growth should be a priority in our life. By making it a priority, we ensure that we are living life to our fullest potential. It isn’t necessary to attend seminars or read self-help books, though we may find these tools helpful. The truth is that we have the opportunity […]
Too often we can get caught up in the details of our day to day lives. While we worry about getting children off to school on time or the traffic on the way to work, we may sometimes forget the bigger picture in life. When we begin to cultivate an awareness and start noticing that […]
Whether it’s in our careers or our personal lives, the value of having a mentor to turn to for advice and guidance cannot be overstated. We can learn so much from each other, and we can give back by guiding someone else. If you feel unsure or stuck, often a mentor can help you work […]
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014, world leaders will gather in New York for the United Nations Climate Summit. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has invited leaders from all sectors of society to the Summit who can make new announcements and bring new climate initiatives and ideas to the attention of the international community. What’s Possible , produced by […]
We can draw inspiration from so many areas of our lives. One of my favorite places to seek wisdom other than nature is in books. Reading the words of authors, poets, and philosophers inspires in me a feeling of gratitude as I incorporate their philosophies in my day to day life. It is for this […]
When is the last time you were able to immerse yourself in nature? Too often in our busy lives and in our big cities, we don’t have the time or ability to connect with nature. I believe many people in our world today are suffering from what I call “Nature Deficit Disorder” (NDD). We live […]
Every person we meet has come into our life to teach us something. Too often when we meet someone, we’re concerned with telling them who we are or what our story is. Rather than look at what we can learn from someone, we feel like we should be the one teaching. The truth is that every person we meet has […]
We’ve all had this happen before. You’re far from home or somewhere you normally don’t go and then out of nowhere, you run into someone you know. Sometimes when we run into a friend or an acquaintance at an unexpected time, we’re tempted to analyze what it means. We start to consider things like how […]
With summer in full swing, let us take a moment to soak in the warmth of the sun and relish in the fact that we are lucky enough to be on this beautiful planet and experience the wonder of nature in every season. With flowers in full bloom, trees lush and green, and all […]
Luck is certainly about timing, but it is also being prepared for any situation that the universe gives you. That is how I’ve been able to capture many of the beautiful images that I have been fortunate enough to photograph and film. However, sometimes luck is not on your side – which is why I am […]
For decades, I have had the great fortune to travel the world as a visual artist, filming and photographing amazing cultures, interesting people, and breathtaking natural environments. The driving force behind my life’s work is to open the hearts and minds of as many people as possible to the beauty and power of nature, and […]
Summer is the optimal time to shed our attachment to personal notions of the exact path we need to take to reach our currently set goals. With sunny reflective days and warm meditative nights, releasing this hold on expectations will allow us to greet the universe with an open and grateful heart, thereby granting us the ability to accept that we may […]
Be open to the unexpected opportunities that may come up in your life. Though you may not be fully prepared in every way, once you ready your mind to the possibility of a transition or shift, it could lead to very serendipitous results. Like a surfer who is waiting for the the next wave, whether it […]
Swimming pools, barbeques, sunny days and warm nights – summer is here! It is a time of abundant activity and a thriving Mother Nature. However, with all of this heat and daytime movement, we tend to get tired, quicker. We should take care to rest and replenish our energy by slowing down and looking to nature. […]
Do you ever wonder about the millions of decisions made within our bodies on a daily basis? We go about our lives – walking, eating and sleeping, without much thought to the processes occurring in this mini-universe within us – while we vigorously engage in the frenetic universe around us. Each one of us should take […]
We have the responsibility to educate our children so that they will become the next generation of teachers, defenders and protectors of our precious planet. Their minds are inquisitive and their curiosity boundless. Take the time with a child to explain the environment around you and have a discussion about every little thing you see. You will fill […]
We don’t often think about the mysterious inner-workings of our body – inhaling oxygen and pushing out carbon dioxide, blood flowing and pumping through the heart, the movement and excretion of waste and toxins. All of this occurs flawlessly when our bodies receive enough of what it needs to stay in balance and to do […]
Children are blessings that remind us that we, as adults, possess more patience, strength and courage than we realize. They also renew our sense of awe, innocence and fascination at the natural world around us – a trembling leaf, a fluttering butterfly, clouds shaped like rabbits. We often forget we are capable of feeling these sensations that we […]
As a nature lover and photographer, I am often at the mercy of Mother Nature during my shoots. I can prep for weeks down to the smallest detail, but you can never know what will happen once you have your camera set up and start shooting. Having dealt with this constant state of curious uncertainty […]