Before you read any further, try this:
Hold an object in your hand.It can be anything. A pen. Your phone. Your keys. A cup of coffee or tea.Feel its weight.Notice its texture.Now put it down.Think about the object. Notice whatever arises.Do you notice a difference between experiencing the object and thinking about it?As small as that difference may seem, recognizing it can be a complete game changer.
How much of your life do you spend in your head?
You lie down to sleep and your mind starts going.You wake up at 3 a.m. thinking about something that might happen.You're driving home, but barely notice the drive.You're on vacation, but thinking about work.
You're having dinner with your family, but replaying a conversation from earlier in the day.Someone seems upset with you and you're obsessed with figuring out what you did wrong.You procrastinate on a task until the worry and guilt about not getting it done become overwhelming.You beat yourself up for not handling everything better.
How much of your energy is drained daily?
Reacting to thoughts (or overreacting and cleaning up the mess afterward.)Worrying. Replaying. Anticipating. Explaining. Judging. Planning. Figuring things out.Distracting or numbing yourself when you feel uncomfortable.Avoiding situations that might make you anxious.Trying to figure out how to finally feel okay.
Even when there isn't much happening around you, there can be a lot happening in your head.And it can make life seem heavy and tight.
What if you were in your head less and living your life more?
What if you could:Lie in bed and simply rest?Do what needs to be done without spending hours worrying about it first?Drive or walk and actually experience the drive or walk?Be on vacation when you're on vacation?Listen to someone you love without being lost in thought?Have anxious feelings come and go without derailing your day?Have a difficult interaction and let it end when it ends?Let a mistake be a mistake without beating yourself up?Let go of figuring out what everything means?
More space. More lightness. More connection. More life.
What if...Getting there isn't a rigorous journey?You don't have to quiet your mind, have the right mindset, or find the right story?You don't have to get rid of anxiety?You don't have to improve yourself?You don't have to prove yourself?
What if we just need to see what has been overlooked?
Not another philosophy.Not another belief.Not another complicated technique to remember.Just something you can recognize for yourself.When going to bed.Waking up.In the car.At work.During an argument.On vacation.Sitting with your family.In the middle of anxious thoughts.
What if your life is lighter than you think?
You don't have to believe any of this.You can discover it for yourself.The Knowing Stone is a radically simple tool for recognizing the truth of your experience and living with greater ease.
What clients are saying:
“I’ve done therapy. I’ve done mindset coaching. But this helped me see that I didn’t have to fix anything to be at peace.”
~ Sarah M., Executive Coach“I used to be constantly anxious around my parents. Now I can actually stay present, even when things get tense. That’s huge for me.”
~ Joel R., Tech Entrepreneur"This approach is deceptively simple. I thought I needed more tools. What I really needed was to stop running and just look. This work made that real.”
~ Lena G., Creative Director"My greatest source of anxiety is my son's anxiety. I now have the ability to sit with him calmly rather than yell. Our relationship is so much better."
~ Steve G., Financial Advisor
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Why I do this:
I grew up in an emotionally chaotic environment.I struggled with reactivity, lack of self-regulation, and just feeling okay in my own skin.I spent three decades trying to get away from the discomfort of anxiety.That effort was often self-destructive and hurtful to others.I studied self-improvement, philosophy, neuroscience, and spirituality.But the real change came when I stopped trying to escape and started looking…not for the cause of anxiety…not for a better story about it...not for how to fix it…just at the truth of it.This radically simple time-tested and research-supported approach transformed my life.I am grateful to be able to share it with as many people as possible.I would love to hear from you.Warmly,
Dave