A human being is a part of the whole that we call the universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest—a kind of optical illusion of his consciousness. This illusion is a prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and [...]

I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I’ve ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That’s it. No big deal. [...]

Phoenix, AZ, January 28, 2010 — Local self help author Kim Upstone understands a thing or two about moving big stuff around. In her newest book, “All I Want is Everything,” Upstone tackles the really big things, “how to move our thinking around in our emotional and spiritual life,” she says seems second nature for [...]