In this episode, Chris shows us the power of forgiveness, and that forgiveness is not letting someone “off the hook”, but that it is actually self-care. Carrying grievances, even if they are justified, does not make the baggage you carry less heavy. Grievances weigh us down, and holding onto them only creates darkness in your heart & soul. Releasing the chains of grievances is the way to inner peace.

Imagination is one of the most important spiritual gifts we’ve been given. In today’s episode, Chris teaches us that the creative power of our mind and soul is never more evident than when you flex the mental muscles of your imagination. It’s amazing how when we use our imagination to dream of beautiful, happy things, it changes the way we see the outer world.

Wow, can our vision get clouded sometimes. When we react to situations in life with fear, fear gains control of our imagination and starts writing fictional stories. In this episode, Chris shows us how to avoid allowing fear to let us imagine the worst, and how we can look at the whole picture to gain clarity react effectively.

Thinking is our divine superpower - our thoughts and beliefs shape our lives. How we think determines whether life on earth is heaven or hell because our thoughts shape our inner reality and perceptions of the world. In today’s podcast, Chris talks about the power of thought and how you can harness your thoughts to create a loving, peaceful life.

In today’s podcast, Chris talks about how we’re never really alone. If we can just quiet our mind, we will see that Spirit is always there for you whether you realize it or not. While you will always have free will, if you follow your “gut” and intuition, Spirit will always be there to uplift and guide you.

Happy New Year! This can be a time where we take stock of our lives, and sometimes judge ourselves harshly when we haven’t met our goals or intentions (our scripts) for the year. Chris shows us how dangerous “script-writing” can be and how important it is to understand that life is never going to follow the rigid scripts we write. The happiest people are the ones who ditch the scripts and “go with the flow” of life. May you greet the new year with love and peace.

No matter how you celebrate, the story of “A Christmas Carol” rings true to this day. Chris reminds us of how the true spirit of Christmas lives within all of us, and that the only gift that matters is love, not just at Christmas but throughout all the year. Wishing our Comfort Food for Thought family an abundance of peace, love and joy.

Who doesn’t ask at some point, “What is the meaning of life? What am I doing here?”. In his true “Jersey” style, Chris give us his own viewpoints on the answer to this mystical question (hint: it has to do with the ever-present themes of love and fear). Those of us who have experienced road rage, (especially in New Jersey, where using turn signals shows weakness, and the state bird can be demonstrated with one finger), you will find laughter and solace as Chris uses his unique storytelling gift to illustrate his thoughts on the meaning of life.