I am a member of a Unity church where I teach the middle school and high school kids. I am finding now that the teenagers I facilitate have become my spiritual teachers. It is their questions that guide me to my truth. In our classroom on Sundays, we aren’t afraid to say “I don’t get it” or “I’m just not sure I believe it.”

More often than we would like to admit, it is our mind that keeps us sick and tired. When we say it’s too hard to cook. Or we tell ourselves I don’t have time to exercise. The thoughts and underlying beliefs behind those statements hold us back from our desired goal – more energy, losing weights, being healthy.

I used to be one of those people whose happiness was dependent a lot on how good I made others feel. I think this pattern started a long time ago as a child, when I saw my parents fighting and having problems with each other, so I took it upon myself to be responsible for their happiness. An absolutely hopeless task, especially since I was only 11.

It seems pretty extreme doesn't it - walking on fire? Why would anyone do that?  And why would you do that to get more energy? Because fire is simply a metaphor.

Although I'm very happy with my energy levels, last month, I tested my limits at Unleash The Power Within, a weekend seminar with Tony Robbins.  If you don't know, this is an intense event that includes little sleep and a crazy amount of movement, including walking on hot coals.