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
John Cali
Those of you in my generation will remember that wonderful writer and news journalist, Charles Kuralt. He literally covered the world in a career spanning several decades.
Charles was a keen observer of world events and, more importantly, of human nature. He reported on and wrote about the entire spectrum of human experience, from the horrors of war to the ordinary everyday pleasures of life.
There was a common thread running through almost everything Charles reported and wrote about — the power and beauty of the human spirit.… Read more
John Cali
At the risk of being “politically incorrect,” I want to wish all of you a most Merry Christmas. You do not have to be Christian (I am not) to have a merry and happy Christmas season. I absolutely love this time of year.
But, for those of you who may be rolling your eyes into the back of your skulls, I’ll also wish all of you Happy Holidays. 😉
To get a bit more serious here, I received a letter from a friend just a few days ago.… Read more
John Cali
As most of you will recall, I’ve been in New York now for several weeks. This is the first time I’ve left Wyoming in almost a year, and my first visit to a big city in almost a year. I guess I’d forgotten what city life is like.
People here — not all, but certainly most — are living fear-filled lives. In Wyoming we have all the same problems of places with far more people. But the energy, the feeling of Wyoming and the rural Far West is much different, more positive and upbeat.… Read more
John Cali
Those of you who’ve been with us a while know how Spirit loves to go on and on about joy. Perhaps, given the way he uses the word and concept, the “j” ought to be capitalized.
On my own personal journey over the years Spirit has always urged me to look for the Joy in all circumstances, in every experience, in every relationship, in every place.
In the beginning that was a daunting assignment. But with his gentle, yet stern (stern in the way of a loving father) manner, I endured.… Read more
John Cali
These past few months, I’ve had a surge in letters and calls from our readers, friends, family, and others facing serious challenges in their lives.
Spirit is always reminding us the energies on our planet have never been more intense than right now. Hence many of us are undergoing huge changes, like it or not.
Changes in relationships, in physical and emotional health, in spiritual growth, in finances, in careers — you name it, and I’ve heard it here lately.… Read more
John Cali
A few weeks ago I was heading back to my car after a long walk in the foothills south of my little mountain town.
As I neared my car, I heard a man’s voice crying, “Henry, Henry!”
I glanced off to my left and there was this furry little creature furiously running toward me. I bent down to greet him as he practically threw himself into my arms, tail wagging wildly and mouth parted in a joyous, laughing doggy grin.… Read more
John Cali
Some years ago I had a friend Ann (not her real name) who was always talking about her “dark side.” And about the dark side which, she insisted, all humans had.
Clearly I remember that bright shining summer day Ann and I visited an old friend of hers in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Sam (not his real name) was a wonderfully warm and caring man. And he was excited about some big changes happening in his life.… Read more
John Cali
I can hear you all saying it: “Well, Cali’s come up with another weird title!” But it got your attention, didn’t it? 😉
Seriously though, one of the questions Spirit and I get asked most frequently goes something like this:
“You guys are always saying we’re supposed to live joyful lives, and that was our souls’ intent when we came into these physical bodies. Well, how can we be joyful when the world is filled with tragedy, death, disease, disasters of all kinds?”… Read more
John Cali
The response to last week’s newsletter was, in a word, overwhelming. And I want to thank all of you who wrote for your outpouring of love and support for Spirit and me.
If you did not see last week’s newsletter, and want to before you read any farther, you’ll find ithere.
I know many folks view Spirit and me as your “teachers” or “leaders.” But all of you also teach and lead us. It’s a two-way street.… Read more
John Cali
Well, we’ve talked about death several times the past few newsletters. Spirit, of course, always views what we call death in a positive and uplifting way. I realize not all of us humans do. So this week we’re moving on to a lighter subject, joy. Sound good to you?
A long-time subscriber sent us this question and some “random thoughts,” as she put it, about the question.
Her question:
“What is the best way to be joyful?”
Her random thoughts (slightly edited):
“Are detachment and meditation the things that will strengthen inner connection to joy?… Read more
John Cali
One of the responses we received to last week’s newsletter was especially interesting and inspiring. It was from my friend who’d sent us the questions we addressed in that newsletter. With her permission, I’m quoting part of her response.
“Hi John!
“It was so cool to see my own special question in the newsletter today. Of course, I read it again! I have made yet another shift in my life, especially where my health is concerned. I am happy to report that my (condition) has subsided quite a bit and I know it will be totally gone in a month’s time.… Read more