I am available for life and career guidance through email, in person or by phone, or to speak to groups.

If you are looking at a small or revolutionary change in your life or career, a transition to a new state or stage of life, I may be able to help you in that transition.

Through my years as a monk I've advised and counseled many people through metamorphoses in their lives and vocations—offering pragmatics, philosophical underpinning and intellectual, spiritual and psychic support.

I have made several major transitions in my life, and have gone through a remarkable number of educational/career (so to speak) periods. As a teen, with all the normal interests of teenhood (but with a deep spiritual presence) I entered in a monastic life steeped in daily discipline, ego-erasing simplicity, twenty-four hour service and a culture entirely alien to most people's view and way of life. I joyfully stayed that course, sailing through much rough seas and uncharted waters, for over thirty years: being profoundly educated in meditation, philosophy, spirituality, counseling and teaching, writing, graphic design, nonprofit fundraising.

I am going through another major transition in my life, having resigned from my former order to become an independent monk/priest still under lifetime vows. Our order was very strict in our vows. I received no pension, no social security, no stipend, no allowance. We owned nothing (and I still practice this non-ownership) and were given money for specific spending needs for the community or when traveling. When I resigned from the order in late 2004—leaving its shelter of place, food, clothing, community—I had virtually nothing: a small suitcase of clothes and books, a pair of sandals, a computer, and a small amount of funds.

With such a profound change that I've undergone with stoicism, introspection and trust in the processes of my own intelligence, resourcefulness, spiritual empathy with the universe, I believe I can help you in many profound ways.

Many life/career coaches offer guidance based in theory or from books they've read or a course they took.

My approach is from 33 years in the cauldrons of the most profound personal change imaginable, and through working with many people undergoing significant change in their lives and careers.