Alive and Free

Most people think knowledge improves their life. The more you "know," the more you can win arguments, impress others, and build a better life. The truth is that knowledge clouds your judgement, creates fake problems, and depletes your joy. These false truths you believe can even turn into wicked root issues that make true happiness impossible.  There's a reason people say "ignorance is bliss." Whe...

Society has conditioned you to chase perfection since we were kids. Your parents praised you if you did your homework. And scolded you if you didn't eat your veggies.  This idea tricks you into believing your worth as a person is tied to your actions. You feel invisible when you win. And like an utter loser when you make a mistake.  But nothing sacrifices your happiness and joy more than chasing p...

Every morning you pull the blankets off of you, you unlock the power to end all your misery and suffering for good.  Here's what I mean:  Your problems and your suffering are like dreams. They're made-up ideas in your mind that torment you. But they're not real: If you "wake up" from them, all your problems vanish.  It sounds unbelievable, but it unleashes a level of zen only the Buddha experience...

Work is the biggest source of stress, misery, and overwhelm in the world. And it doesn't even exist. Work is nothing but an expenditure of energy — labeling it "work" causes stress, anxiety, and misery.  Since the Industrial Revolution, society brainwashed us to think hard work is a virtue. So we try to stay busy all day long at the expense of our joy.  But there's an easy solution for this:  If y...

Religion helps many people overcome their struggles. But it also fills people with guilt, shame, and worthlessness which feeds their addictions.  Why?  Because religion is filled with stories about God that aren't true. Humans have misinterpreted these stories for as long as religion has been around.  Here's the truth:  God is nothing more than the ability to experience a divine state of being. Yo...

Faith is a confusing term many people misunderstand. But it's the most powerful force in the universe (even if you're not religious).  If you're having trials, struggles, and misery, it's because of your faith. And if you're seeing miracles left and right, it's because of your faith.  Why?  Because faith either creates all your suffering and anguish or builds a life full of joy and freedom.  In th...

People usually take "eat, drink, and be merry" as hedonistic advice from the devil.  But what if these three factors are the key to living a healthy and fulfilled life?  Well, I have good news for you.  Eating well, drinking water, and being merry are the 3 most important things you can do to experience pure ecstasy every moment of your life.  While it sounds simple, don't underestimate the power...

There are moral and practical rules littered throughout life. While these rules usually keep life running smoothly, they also create unnecessary suffering.  Rules are for toddlers. And there are two types of rules that you must transcend to experience more success, freedom, and happiness. Otherwise, you'll end up like a rambunctious toddler with helicopter parents who can't experience joy.  In thi...

Everyone carries a certain amount of suffering on their shoulders. Whether you battle addiction, mental anguish, or past traumas that make happiness impossible. What if you didn't have to carry any suffering around — regardless of how much your past haunts you? Good news: You can. In fact, there are 5 stages to freedom and each new level gives you a deeper sense of peace.  In this episode, I revea...

We fill our minds with false stories, myths, and legends that justify our emotions. While it's possible to use this human "glitch" to feel happier, most people use it to deepen their depression and worthlessness.  Why does this happen?  Because your brain only entertains a tiny fraction of your entire experience. Once you cling to a myth about yourself, your brain filters for this story and ignore...

There are three levels to processing emotion. The first level is feeling like it's happening to you. The second level is using your emotions as fuel. And the third level is seeing your negative emotions and creating a positive experience from them.  Most people stay stuck in the first level forever. Which means, you're a victim to your emotions. While the second level is healthier, it can still tr...

Everyone thinks we have to solve our problems right now. But one problem everyone faces is death. We're all going to die and there's nothing we can do about it.  Yet when people are on their deathbed, they have an overwhelming feeling of surrender and serenity.  What if you could apply this surrender and serenity to all of your "problems?"  You would feel a deep sense of freedom and joy pour over...

Did you know that Satan was almost never mentioned in the Old Testament? And he was always described as a person. He wasn't some mystical, invisible force set out to destroy your life.  Yet, most people who believe in Satan hand their life over to him. Believing in him robs you of your power to change your life — regardless of which temptations you fall victim to.  The truth is, we are all our own...

A lot of self-help books, secrets to success formulas, and online gurus promise you an easy path to getting everything you want in life. But it doesn't work for most people. Worse yet, it can fill you with misery during the process.  Here's the truth about success:  It doesn't come from following a formula (even if you're following one from a successful person).  The true secret to success depends...

Most, if not all, all your suffering comes from one place. What's this place?  Asking the wrong questions.  Here's what I mean:  You can phrase any question about your addictions, misery, suffering, or life to feel like a victim. But you can also ask these questions in a way that makes you the undisputed victor of your life.  Best part?  Once you learn how to ask better questions, your brain autom...

The Sermon of the Mount holds a ton of wisdom, whether you're Christian or not. It's a beautiful piece of scripture that teaches so many fundamental truths of life. But most people miss a message that's hidden behind a metaphor. That message could change your life.  This episode decodes that message.  If you apply the wisdom behind it, your life will be flooded with joy and happiness - even if you...

Pop culture throws around the word "love." There are several ideas attached to love, but they're all wrong.  Here's why:  Whether you're listening to a song about love or watching a Disney movie, these ideas imply that love comes from outside you.  But that's impossible. Your emotions can't come from somebody else. And if you believe someone else is responsible for making you feel love, you can fi...

Practicing martial arts teaches you more about living a life full of happiness than any self-help book or support group ever could.  Why?  Because martial arts reveal how to use your environment and emotions to your advantage. Too many people blame other people and their circumstances for how they feel. This turns you into a helpless victim and makes it impossible to change your life.  But when yo...

In our modern society, we put too much emphasis on our minds, thoughts, and feelings. The problem with this is your mind is just a fraction of your total experience of life.  In fact, your whole body is a brain. And I can prove it. Pinch your finger right now and you'll experience pain signals shooting up to your brain.  Yet, when it comes to emotional baggage, trauma, addictions, and other mental...

Do your problems or negative thought patterns haunt you to your core? No matter what steps you take, you can't get rid of it. Not only is it crippling, but it makes you doubt your entire worth as a person.  This recently happened to a client of mine who's still suffering from a bad divorce.  His problem?  He was trying too hard to figure out "how" to solve this problem. But there is no "how." You...

Do you ever wonder what the purpose of life is? Most of the time this happens because you feel negative in some way. You're searching for a reason that your life should be different. But this is your creation. You've gotten so good at creating misery you don't realize you made it in the first place.  So how do you overcome this? By simply "being." Remember: we're all human beings. Not human becomi...

Our minds are often our own worst enemies. They trap us in feedback loops of negative emotions.  But what if your mind became your best friend? Instead of beating you down with negative self-talk, your mind fills you with joy. Happiness becomes automatic. And you experience more freedom than ever before.  Not only is this possible, but it's simple once you upgrade your "mental software." When you...

Billions of miracles happen around you every moment of your life. But we never notice them.  Why?  Because we're so busy chasing spiritual miracles that we forget every moment in life is already a miracle. This ignorance robs you of the pure ecstasy of life.  But when you start to notice the unlimited miracles happening around you every second, you become happier than you ever thought possible.  I...

In our modern society, everyone rushes from Point A to Point B. We never give ourselves a chance to relax and do nothing.  Yet we all wonder where our anxious thoughts and worries come from. Jesus was one of the most accomplished people on earth. And even he took time off. Maybe he was on to something.  In this episode, I'm sharing my experience from a 6 day sabbatical. And giving you permission t...

Many people feel broken because they tie themselves down to false ideas about who they are.  You're not your habits, hobbies, and beliefs any more than you are your clothes. These are accumulations that make it impossible for you to change your life. And the more accumulations you have, the more divided you become.  Every new accumulation creates new pieces of you. And make it that much harder to...