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Beliefs can be stubborn things at times, as most conscious creators can probably attest. They settle in, make themselves comfortable, and often switch to auto-pilot, persistently manifesting the familiar elements of our personal realities and faithfully creating—and continually re-creating—the existences to which we’ve grown accustomed. It’s an arrangement we probably take for granted, but it’s also one that can be exceedingly difficult to alter, even if the desire to do so is strong. It can be… Continue

I’m delighted to announce my appointment as Featured Contributor for Arts & Entertainment for VividLife magazine, a new web-based magazine and information resource. My weekly column will begin appearing on Wednesday July 15 at 3 pm Eastern time, when the web site goes live at www.vividlife.me.

So what is VividLife? According to Founder Shayne Traviss, “VividLife is an online community of conscious minded, visionary i… Continue

As humans, are we a race of greedy, self-serving morons hopelessly destined for an unceremonious demise brought about by our own witless, self-destructive impulses? Or are we a species capable of ushering in a future brimming with promise and potential for a more harmonious and compassionate world? According to the new Woody Allen comedy “Whatever Works,” the answer, in both cases, is “yes.”

“Whatever Works” tells the story of Boris Yellnikoff (Larry David), an aging, curmudgeonly, egotistical,… Continue

Journeys of self-discovery have long been staples of the movie industry, but they’ve nearly always been depicted through adolescent coming of age stories. Rarely has the notion been explored through the eyes of those who are a little older and, at least theoretically, a little wiser. Where are the tales of the 20- and 30-somethings who wonder whether or not they’ve missed the boat of life and are floundering about trying to find their way? Thankfully, there now is a film for young adults who’ve… Continue

The latest installment in one of the entertainment industry’s most successful and longest-running franchises, “Star Trek,” has been one of the most anticipated releases of the 2009 summer movie season for several years (yes, years). That’s translated into a lot of pressure being put on the cast of on- and off-screen newcomers who have assumed the mantle of this venerable series. Much speculation has focused on whether the new kids could deliver. I’m pleased to say that they have—and in co… Continue