by Lissa Rankin | Feb 18, 2017 | Spirituality
I used to make decisions in a very cognitive way, the way most of us are taught to make good decisions in our culture. Responsible decision-making for most of us goes something like this: Consider options. Research. Analyze pros/cons. Anticipate and calculate the...
by Lissa Rankin | Nov 30, 2016 | Spirituality
As the sun is rising on the small Indonesian reef island of Gili Meno, off the coast of Lombok, I wade over the shallow coral until it is deep enough to submerge myself. Once I do, I am transported into another world. Nemo-esque clown fish with wavy, floaty,...
by Lissa Rankin | Apr 27, 2016 | Relationships, Spirituality
One of the most common email topics people who read my blog send my way is some variation of the question “I’m on the spiritual path, and it’s affecting my closest relationships. How do I navigate this consciously?” In response to these questions, I’ll be...
by Lissa Rankin | Dec 1, 2015 | Inner Pilot Light, Work Life Purpose
Finding and fulfilling your calling can be confusing, disheartening, anxiety-provoking, disappointing, and frustrating, but it can also lead to the greatest feelings of deep fulfillment you’ve ever experienced. When you know—you just know—that you’re here to be an...
by Lissa Rankin | Aug 11, 2015 | Inner Pilot Light, Spirituality
Mount Shasta at dawn. Take a moment and do a little exercise with me, if you feel inspired to do so. Consider someone you really loved and lost. Remember the feel of that person, the joy he or she evoked in you. Pull up a memory of how you felt when you were together....
