Jonathan Hammond

What I learned in Sedona

Sedona, Arizona is one of my favorite places, and one of the most special places on earth. I have been there many times since my first visit in 2001.  Home to the most incredibly beautiful red rock mountains, gorgeous desert landscapes, and a population that seems to be inundated with seekers, mystics, healers and the […]

Trauma and the creation of the false self

Trauma is an event (or series of events) which threatens life. Classic examples of trauma include physical and sexual abuse, incest, sudden lose of a loved one, an accident, fighting in war, being the victim of violent crime, and surgery – the body under anesthesia still knows on some level that it’s being cut open. When […]