November 2007

"Reign Over Me," now available on DVD, is my favorite film so far in 2007. Powerful, haunting and profoundly moving, the film is a testament to the power of friendship and the extraordinary healing potential of the human heart. The challenge of healing our own hearts is at the soul of this story, which revolves around ... read more

If you knew you could handle anything that came your way, what would you possibly have to fear? Nothing! Absolutely nothing. I am always faced with the fear of failure because I'm always wanting to try new things and do more than I have done before. But all you have to do to handle fear is ... read more

This fall's Solar Power 2007 Conference in Long Beach, Calif., was a real eye opener. For one thing, it was the first time I felt underdressed at a solar conference! I’ve been going to solar conferences since the early 1980s, and most were noted for their ragtag conglomeration of mission-passionate solar pioneers with stars in their ... read more

J. Paul Getty once said “I would gladly give all my millions for just one lasting marital success.” When Katie and I read that quotation we knew exactly what he meant. Getty, at one time the world’s wealthiest man, had a surge of regret at the end of his life. Lonely and approaching death, he ... read more

The art of centering is an ongoing dialogue. Though in some life situations centering seems like a futile experiment, it is nonetheless an invaluable ritual. Beginning your day with a yoga practice sets up the possibility of being close to your center, which is peace. Letting peace be the foundation for your actions and observations in the world can be an essential tool to surviving a crisis — and maybe turning a crisis into an opportunity.