Category Archives: Spirituality

Relax…The Earth Won’t Stop Spinning

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Russell V. Richard

We often find ourselves so consumed with life’s demands that we fail to step back, ground ourselves, and keep everything in perspective. Like a computer, the failure to reboot our perceptual systems can leave us functioning less than optimally and … Continue reading →

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You Don’t See Color?

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

What motivates people toward an “I don’t see color” orientation? Have you ever heard someone say I don’t see height or hair length? With regards to color, have you ever heard someone deny the color of your shirt or your … Continue reading →

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Humanizing Parents, Deifying God

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

Whatever we idealize betrays us. Where this is most profound is the relationship between children and their parents. We place expectations on them that are impossible to ever meet. As John Bradshaw once stated, we deify the parent and parentify … Continue reading →

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Loving Your Enemies

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Russell V. Richard

Next month Deepak Chopra will be speaking in my current city of Houston, Texas. It will be the third or fourth time I attend one of his talks. Of his many books, my favorite is The Third Jesus. In it, … Continue reading →

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How Do We Get There?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

I recently shared this picture and received the response, “Spot on! Now…how do we get there?” So it got me thinking… It appears we have not reached a tipping point in the collective consciousness to actualize these sentiments. It is … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Dark Nights

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

Dancing wildly Morning sun my partner Life in every step Every breath affirms life lived Inspired to aspire to this soul’s highest calling From the highest highs Greatest hopes and dreams manifesting Comes the long slow slide of descent Light … Continue reading →

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Circles of Support

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Russell V. Richard

It is rare to have a space where it is safe reveal all of who you are without judgment, condemnation or ridicule; especially the dark, denied and disowned parts of the psyche Jung termed the shadow. This concept was expanded … Continue reading →

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Sonless Fathers

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Russell V. Richard

I typically find little interesting or of value with daytime talk shows; particularly of the Jerry Springer, Maury Povich variety. I am still amazed that the “who’s the father?” theme still has appeal. I’m not sure how many of you … Continue reading →

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Moving to the Head of the Tribe

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Russell V. Richard

The five year anniversary of my father’s passing occurred last month. His death ended a long and difficult battle with emphysema. He was diagnosed in 2003 and given two years to live. He lived an additional three which came as … Continue reading →

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Prayers to the Devil

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Russell V. Richard

In The Answer is You Michael Bernard Beckwith (pictured with me above) speaks about the futility of complaining. Quoting Bob Marley, he states that complaining is like to praying to the devil. Think about that for a moment. Think about … Continue reading →

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