On the last day of the year, it is a great opportunity to set aside some time and come up with our intentions for the year to come....

Have you ever struggled with maintaining a centered sense of self whilst in an intimate relationship? Maintaining this more enlightened...

Have you ever gotten frustrated with yourself for not being as calm and centered as you would like to be? I have. Quite a bit. I often...

How many times have you caught yourself saying, “I really should….”? This one small word has more power than we think — it causes stress,...

I am excited to share that Presence Matters has again been accepted to publish articles on elephant journal! This is a really important...

Hmm, I’m kinda hungry. I probably shouldn’t eat anything though—we might be going out later. Man, I’m tired … but I can’t go to bed...

Recently, I explored a few myths that are dangerous to our well-being and practice of presence. Another one of these is the “if …, then...

How many times have you heard a child share a dream for world peace? Or read an article on achieving peace between war-torn countries? Or...

How many times have you heard one of these before? “You haven’t lived until you’ve…!” “Happiness is the key to life.” “Live up to your...

Evolution is a process. Life is a journey, not a destination. Transformation takes time. As I continue growing, changing, learning,...

Stress – or what Buddhists call dukkha – is a part of life. It is necessary and sometimes even beneficial. But we no longer only...

I will share personal accounts of the power presence has had in my life, articles about mindfulness, and practical tips for bringing...