Surviving Irma and Maria
It's been a challenging month... A 7.1 earthquake in Mexico leaves 331 dead. Meanwhile, back home in the Caribbean, we face the daunting task of rebuilding from the rubble left behind by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. On the island of St. Croix, where I'm from, we're still trying to assess the damage. Thankfully, my Mom is safe, and as far as I know...
Staying Grounded In Crazy Times
I'm not sure what to say... ...Because who knows what's coming next? These are troubling times. Just a little over one month ago, the nation's attention was riveted on white supremacists marching through the streets of Charlottesville and President Trump's unwillingness to condemn them. And then Hurricane Irma suddenly appeared on the horizon...
What’s Your Plan For Healing?
I had an amazing experience with an 82-year-old healer in Jamaica recently... She's a most unusual healer; she puts her hands gently on your body as if you were about to receive a massage, but then she starts removing objects from your body. ...Things you wouldn't think could possibly be in your body. She placed her hands on me and gently removed...
Allowing Your Ancestors To Guide You
Your ancestors have a plan for you... ...And their plan might not be the same as the plan you have for yourself - it might be better. That's why it's important to pay attention to patterns that have been showing up in your life lately because I'll bet your ancestors or trying to tell you something or want to send you somewhere. Recently, Spirit...
You Can’t Say Yes to Everything
You can't say yes to everything... ...So learn how to say no and mean it. Focus on what will bring the most value to you and stick with it. That's what I'm doing. I'm saying no to some things because I'm working on my book and my film, Across The King's River. I'm still doing spiritual readings, however, so call or write if you need one. My book,...
What’s Your Plan For 2017?
I know I'm a little late... But wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and wishing you and your family good things in 2017. Don't know about about you, but I'm glad 2016 is behind us and I'm looking forward to the challenges of 2017. Just got back from an amazing two week trip to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Had a chance to work on my...
Getting The Help You Need
There's a difference between needing help and wanting help... That's what my friend and mentor, Willy, was explaining the other day. Lots of folks need help, he says, but not everyone wants help. You gotta know the difference. Willy knows what he's talking about. He used to be a drug addict... It was bad. He even attempted suicide decades ago...
My Jam Session With Steel Pulse
The director of the upcoming documentary on legendary reggae band, Steel Pulse, wrote me recently on FaceBook. His name is Yoni Gal and his upcoming film is called Dreadtown. Can't wait to see it. You can check out the clip below. Dreadtown Teaser Trailer (Steel Pulse Documentary) from Rory Gordon on Vimeo. Anyway, I was totally surprised...
The Wisdom of Going Slow
Bumped into my friend, Tobe Correal, about 2 months ago. She's the author of the book, Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa. If you haven't read her work yet, check it out. You might enjoy it like I did. Here's the link: Finding Soul On The Path of Orisa Anyway, Tobe was at my neighbor's 40th birthday party. Turns out they're cousins. It was great...
Connecting With Nature
I moved into my new office recently... You'll find me under a tree in my backyard. O.K. I'm not outside all day but I've been spending a lot more time there. It's addicting... I've fallen in love with the butterflies, the constant cooing of pigeons, and for the first time in many years, I've planted tomatoes, strawberries, eggplant and a...