What is enlightenment really? Is it something that we want? Is it really relevant in our fast-paced, modern, distracted world? The answer is “Yes!” It’s absolutely relevant, relevant as never before, because enlightenment very simply means to be conscious, to be aware, to be awake. It means to have that observer within watching even when you’re having a difficult … Read More

I’d like to talk about artistry as a path to enlightenment. I spent many years as an actress and as a professional dancer and choreographer. I’ve worked as a painter and sculptor and I am also a writer. So, my whole life has really been centered around art. Awakening is a creative act. That’s why your experience of union or … Read More

Today I’m going to give you some keys and tips to finding enlightenment in this hectic, crazy world we’re living in, especially the workplace. We all have a workplace. We all have a cubicle or an office or some sort of place—a kitchen, a warehouse, a theater, a shop—where we have to show up. That’s the work paradigm of the … Read More

In my twenties and thirties I was a career person—actress, writer, playwright—and it consumed my life. (When you’re in Hollywood your involvement has to be 150 percent to make it!) Then I got pregnant and had my daughter, this beautiful creature, this little dolphin baby from outer space. I just fell in love with her! But I was shocked at … Read More

  Many Paths to Enlightenment Twenty years ago I had an experience of moving into enlightenment. But that’s a weighty word, so I’m going to just bring it down a few notches and say I had this experience of disappearing and becoming one with everything in the universe. And that was a real game-changer for me. Since then I’ve been … Read More