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How often do you find yourself resisting and railing against something or someone you have absolutely no control over? Frustrating, isn’t it? I’ve found myself in that situation more times than I care to think about — or admit.

John Cali

I took a break from my work one day last week to walk up into the foothills south of town where I usually jog. It was a really windy day. I’ve talked before about the famous (or, depending on your perspective, infamous) Wyoming winds.… Read more

Has it ever taken you a long while to get the answer to a vexing question or problem? And then when you do get the answer, you’re amazed at how simple it really is. Often it’s just been sitting there in front of you, but you didn’t notice.

John Cali

The other day I was talking to a computer technician about some problems I was having with one of our computers. I’d talked to several technicians over several months, but none of them could come up with a solution.… Read more

How do you view your physical body? As your friend, or your enemy? Or something in between? You know — a nuisance you gotta put up with.

John Cali

Over the years of my work with Spirit, I’ve observed a clear pattern emerging around the issues most people are concerned about. The four big ones are work/career; relationships, especially romantic ones; money/abundance; and physical health. Today we’re going to talk about physical health.

I’m always surprised, when I talk to family and friends, how many of us expect to deteriorate physically as we grow older.… Read more

Do you ever wonder if your life matters to others, even to those you love? Do you ever think you could be making a real, positive difference in their lives?

John Cali

I have a dear friend I’ve known about 30 years. We don’t see each other much, as she lives in the eastern United States and I’m in Wyoming. But we stay in touch.

She’s been ill with a rare, potentially fatal, disease for some years now. She recently came through her eighth surgery.… Read more

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your own thoughts? As if your mind was controlling you instead of the other way around?

John Cali

It often amazes me how much we can learn by simply observing ourselves. Especially when we do it deliberately and as objectively as possible.

I’ve been doing that with myself this past month or so. As much as I pride myself on being on a conscious, deliberate path of personal and spiritual growth, it surprises me how easily I can stray from the path.… Read more

Since today is Valentine’s Day we’re going to talk about matters of the heart. When we choose to follow our hearts instead of all the outside influences shouting at us, we’re always guided perfectly. Whether we’re talking about romantic relationships or simply finding our way through our lives — or through an airport.

John Cali

The other night I had a vivid and fascinating dream lasting almost the whole night. The next morning I awoke, not feeling rested but drained, as if I’d been working all night.… Read more

In these newsletters I’ve occasionally talked about the beauty of my Wyoming home. It truly is a magical place. But there’s magic in every place, no matter where we live or travel.

John Cali

I’ve written before about the beautiful foothills above my little town where I go running almost every day.

From those hills you get a spectacular view of the town and the big valley stretching far beyond it.

The mountains surrounding the valley glisten with a golden-amber light I’ve rarely seen in other places.… Read more

Lately I’ve been thinking about how interconnected we all are. Especially after reading a recent article in the Washington Post.

John Cali

Last week I was reading an article about three young, successful businessmen, all multi-millionaires. Names you might recognize. The article talked about their flight in a plush private jet to Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

It was a fascinating article with insights into the trio’s business and personal lives, and their relationships with each other.… Read more

That’s a universal question, echoing down through the ages. Many of us continue asking it today. It’s one of the most common questions Spirit and I get in personal readings.

John Cali

One of my favorite newspaper columnists, writers, and humorists is Art Buchwald. As many of you probably know, he died last week. After spending several months in a hospice early last year, in July he decided to leave and get on with what was left of his life.

His doctors had predicted he couldn’t possibly last as long as he did.… Read more

Do you take time to appreciate the beauty all around you? I know I don’t always. And sometimes we can be so blind to the beauty, we simply deny it’s there.

John Cali

I recently read a story about some tourists traveling through the USA’s northern Rocky Mountains, the area where I live. The northern Rockies are gorgeous. Admittedly, I’m biased. But I’ve traveled all over the world and seen many other mountains. They’re all beautiful. But I love the Rockies most of all.… Read more

Everybody wants to be happy — right? But have you ever just taken some quiet time and seriously thought about what makes you happy, really happy? I did during the recent holiday season.

John Cali

I was chatting with an old friend the other day, and our conversation drifted around to a long-time friend of his — someone I also know.

My friend’s friend retired at a relatively young age, and is a multi-millionaire. But he was having some serious problems with family and other relationships.… Read more

Do you feel safe? Has your daily life become a chore, or worse, because there are so many risks in simply getting out of bed every morning?

John Cali

We humans seem to be on a never-ending quest for safety and security.

You can see it, literally every day, in the mainstream news media. Whether they’re talking about health, diet, finances, driving on the highways, surfing the internet, relationships among various countries, sexual relationships, etc. etc. A common theme running through these, and other areas of human activity, is how we can be safe and secure.… Read more

This has to be the craziest (and longest) article title I’ve ever come up with — I admit it! But bear with me.

This is a repeat of a Christmas article we published several years ago. I think it’s perhaps even more appropriate and timely today than it was then.

John Cali
Years ago, Spirit and I wrote a newsletter article called Peace on Earth. In that article, Spirit gave us an interesting, and somewhat different, view of how we can achieve what has clearly been an elusive goal for the human race.… Read more

Ever wonder if your friends are really friends? Or if your enemies are really enemies? I have.

John Cali

Over the years, I’ve met many wonderful people through my work with Spirit. Many of you are as close to me as my own family. Someone (I don’t remember who) once said something like this: members of the same family are not always born under the same roof. How true.

I’ve been richly blessed to have had the support and love of so many of you for so long.… Read more

Do you ever wonder what’s “real” and what isn’t? I sometimes do. How do we tell the difference?

John Cali

Many years ago when I was in college, part of our required curriculum was philosophy. Four years of it! It often practically put me to sleep. But there were parts of it I found fascinating. One of those was Plato’s Allegory of the Cave.

I’m sure most of you have heard of Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher. His teacher was another Greek philosopher, Socrates, who, many of you will remember, was put to death for his teachings.… Read more

Do you feel pressured for time — you know, that thing we humans often complain we don’t have enough of? Dealing with time is particularly stressful for many people during this holiday season.

John Cali

For whatever reason, I often find inspiration for these newsletters at the local post office. Don’t ask me why — I have no idea. But I hear the most interesting conversations from the people in my little mountain town while they’re visiting the post office. I’m not eavesdropping — it’s just such a small place, you can’t help overhearing the folks around you.… Read more

Have you ever been in a situation where you desperately needed help, but it never occurred to you to ask for it? I was, very recently. It was a great wake-up call.

John Cali

Several Saturday mornings ago, I awoke to a cold, grey November dawn. The day was full of the promise of snow.

I shivered as I rolled out of bed. I looked at my thermostat and realized my furnace had quit working during the night. I said to myself, “Great!”… Read more

Have you ever felt you were the target of negative energies? Energies coming, perhaps, from someone who doesn’t like you or have your highest good in mind. What can you do about it?

John Cali

I received a letter from one of our readers this past week. She was asking my opinion of a difficult situation she was dealing with — people she perceived as sending her negative energy. Here’s an excerpt from her letter, followed by my response.

I would value your input as to the method I have developed when negative energies are aimed at me.… Read more

Have you ever been completely captivated by a beautiful setting — maybe a blood-red sunset on the seashore, freshly scented air after a soft summer rain, or a moonlit morning in the mountains?

John Cali

This past Sunday morning I awakened just before dawn. The nearly full moon was hovering over the rugged Absaroka Mountains to the west. On the eastern horizon the sun, an orange-gold globe, was peeping over the foothills, bathing the summits of the western mountains in an otherworldly glow.… Read more

Has anyone ever criticized you or judged you simply because you’re on a spiritual path different from theirs? This happens to me occasionally with my family, and others too. I just ignore them and go on my happy way. How about you?

John Cali

The other day I was talking to Charlie, a close friend I’ve known most of my life. Somehow our conversation drifted to religion.

Charlie had gone through much turmoil and trauma in his personal and spiritual lives the past 15 years or so.… Read more

Do you ever wonder what your life is all about — why you are here, and who you really are? Many people today are feeling lost and confused. There’s too much going on in their lives, and in the world around and beyond them.

John Cali

A couple days ago, there was an article in the Washington Post about motherhood in America. It said American mothers’ biggest wish was for more peace in their lives. Not more money, not more time, not a sexy body, etc.… Read more

Most of us, at one time or another, have had the experience of sailing through our daily lives easily and effortlessly. And then suddenly, everything goes to hell. And we wonder what hit us. Sound familiar?

John Cali

A few mornings ago, I was out for my daily run in the foothills south of my town. When I started it was a pleasantly warm, early fall morning. The rugged mountains all around were bathed in autumn’s golden light. The intoxicating aroma of sagebrush filled the air.… Read more

Okay, I admit it — I’ve chosen yet another wacky title for our newsletter. But I promise it will make sense. It’s all about change — something Spirit and I talk about often. And something many of us dread.

John Cali

This past summer, I spent some time out on the prairie of northern Montana. As with much of the American West, it’s a bone-dry, arid area. Not much water, save for a few almost-dried-up streams or those running at a fraction of their normal flow.… Read more

In this week’s newsletter article, John and Spirit do a follow-up to last week’s article. Most of us are taught from infancy to always be doing. And yet the most masterful manifestors don’t do much at all. They simply allow what they’ve asked for to manifest in their lives — and it happens easily and effortlessly.

John Cali

Alan Cohen is a favorite author of mine. He’s one of those rare teachers who speaks fully from his heart and can uplift and inspire us with just a few words.… Read more

John Cali

My dear friend, Helen Halton, sent us a letter in response to several of our recent newsletters. Here are some excerpts from her letter, followed by Spirit’s response.

I am in a great re-examination of all my beliefs. It is a very unsettling and interesting experience!

I am also in a quandary about activism — what do I let BE, and what do I react to? Do I go out and march for Peace? Or do I stay home and create Peace in my heart?… Read more