Thoughts on spirituality:

One of my early teachers said to me, “Show me a happy person and I’ll show you a serious spiritual achievement.” 

It took me years to understand this statement.

I’ve studied a number of spiritual models, some at great depth and some more narrowly, including three sects of Buddhism, Christian metaphysics, New Thought religions, and countless informal writings by spiritual and scientific thinkers. In doing so, I began to see that loving oneself is the essence of all the great teachings. And in loving oneself, this is where one finds real happiness and a steadfast sense of well-being.

Most of us have very limited images of ourselves; our self-image developed as we were taught, while growing up. These limited images, or beliefs, constrain us from reaching an understanding of ourselves as the amazing, magnificent beings that we are.

Spirituality is the work of moving in this direction — of accepting and appreciating the value of the gift that is you.

In my work with clients, they learn to connect their deeper, inner selves with these teachings, and enhance their sense of agency and self-sovereignty.

See below (below the video and audio) for Malcolm’s further discussion on his spiritual, ethics and values counseling as they integrate into the whole of your life.