Escape, Avoid, Deny, And Distract? Is That How You’re Living?

From Path to Peace With Todd Perelmuter Newsletter Hello my friend, Nearly all of us are living on a hamster wheel. As if by compulsion, when we feel stress/anxiety/fear/anger, we run away. And yet, those painful thoughts and emotions are never far behind. So we run and run and run. Most of us will spend our whole lives running. The first impulse is to escape, avoid, deny, and distract. We…

What If Every Problem You Have Is the Same Problem?

From Path to Peace With Todd Perelmuter Newsletter Hello my friend, If every problem we have stems from the same cause, then by rooting out that cause we can solve all our problems. But is it really that simple? Could it really be that easy? Actually, it is. Problems do not exist in the world. They exist in our minds. We have desires, and when the undesirable happens, we label…

Path to Peace Why Sadness is Your Greatest Strength (Stop Running)

Send me a message Are you constantly living in the past or dreaming of the future just to escape the present? In this podcast, I reveal why this "escapist addiction" is a coping mechanism that keeps us from witnessing our most magnificent moments—and why the very thing you're running from (sadness) is actually your greatest tool for growth. Learn why life is like the iconic "I Love Lucy" conveyor belt…

What Does It Mean To Be Human?

“Know thyself” is one of those ancient spiritual bits of wisdom that most of us have heard. And no one else can give you the answer to that question of who are you. That is something each of us has to do for ourselves — to close our eyes, turn inward, and spend a significant amount of time understanding who we are, ever-changing in this ever-changing moment. What is the…

The Truth About the Holidays

From Path to Peace With Todd Perelmuter NewsletterHello my friend,As the holiday season approaches, I’m reminded of my friends and family who long for the celebrations.They build the holidays up in their mind. They look so forward to them and make them into such a big deal. But then when they finally arrive, they’re already living in the future and sad it’s going to be over soon.Many of us slog…

Whenever Unfortunate Events Spring Up in Your Life

From Path to Peace With Todd Perelmuter Newsletter Hello my friend, I had an interesting week. Imagine you’re out of the country for a few months. You rented a parking space at a storage facility to park your car. Then one day you get a call from the storage company that they are under new management and they can’t find your car. They tell you the name of a towing…

Path to Peace Why Your Midlife Crisis Is Actually a Spiritual Awakening

Send me a message Feeling like everything is falling apart? It might not be a crisis — it might be your soul waking up. In this podcast, I explore why a midlife crisis is often the first step toward a profound spiritual awakening. We’ll discuss the signs of this transition, how to navigate the existential dread, and how to find lasting peace through meditation and self-discovery. If you’re questioning your…

Why is There So Much Suffering in The World?

It’s important to understand that we are all people, and there is no “them versus me.” Bad people think they’re good people, and good people can think they’re bad people. It depends on what day you see someone. People are both. We’re human beings, and there is no me versus them. That separation is part of the creation of conflict, an illusion of duality that makes us feel superior and…

How Do You Start Your Mornings?

From Path to Peace With Todd Perelmuter Newsletter Hello my friend, What did you do this morning? Before your real day began? When it was just you, your choices, your time? Was it enriching? Life fulfilling? Energizing? Healthy? Productive? Peaceful? I have not always been great at mornings. I would start the day scrolling negative things on my phone, like the news or social media. Or check emails and see…

If Your Life Feels Disorganized, Start With Your Mind

When Life Feels DisorganizedEver feel like your desk, your office, your room, your apartment, or your house is too disorganized? Or that your schedule, your sleep routine, your goals, and your priorities are getting away from you? We’ve all been there. Luckily, meditation isn’t just for sitting well. Meditation can also help with organization.When your mind is racing a mile a minute, it’s difficult to bring order to your life.…