Welcome to Uvinity

 My idea for building this site was to create a community for the world, well, for those who are also spiritually curious, where they could come and ask questions, listen, watch, and learn. And make up their mind as to which path they want to go down or even discover their true purpose. I guess the best way to start is to share my spiritual journey. 

My battle with religion began at an early age. If it works for you, great, but I remember being dragged to these huge scary Catholic churches in New York as a child. My mom loved to tell me a story of how at one summer mass the fan was blowing the priest’s robe, and I stood up on the pew as the priest spoke, pointed and said, “look Mom, It’s Superman!” She said I got a big laugh. Then one summer, years later, I think I was 7 or 8, I had mowed this lady’s lawn with her push mower, and she hadn’t paid me for like a week. I told my grandfather sitting next to me on the front porch and he told me, “I bet if you think really hard about it, the lady will pay you.” So, I did and 5 minutes later, the lady was at her gate yelling to me “don’t I owe you some money?” I looked up at my grandfather like he was Jesus.

So, although confused, I did what they told me and having gone through, baptism, first communion and confirmation (where I took my grandfather's last name as my saint’s name), I’m now a recovering Catholic. My spiritual journey is always ongoing. When I was 18, my 15-year-old brother died in a car wreck, and well, I got a little mad at God. And for a second or two, I was probably outright atheist. Then I discovered alcohol. So, I drank professionally for about 35 years. But during that time, I got a college education, toured with some bands you’ve probably heard of and worked with some very cool people who you have also probably heard of. Traveled to Europe and all-over North America several times. I lost a house, a wife, a dog, girlfriends and friends, and a ton of money; got a boating under the influence arrest and lost said boat, somehow survived a head-on collision (where I was hit by a drunk driver, ironically) and went through both of my parents passing away. But had I not gone through those things, I would not be the incredible person I am today.

A little over six years ago, I quit drinking. It wasn’t working for me. And it’s the greatest thing I have ever done. And I’ve done some cool stuff! I turned my life around. I got a decent job, make a decent living, and got my feet back on the ground. But something was missing. There had to be more. Then I went through what is known as “The Dark Night of the Soul.” And it kicked my ass! They say, “to know thyself is the beginning of wisdom,” and I went deep. I questioned everything. It was like I had the curiosity of a kid again. But thanks to friends and other spiritual people I have met online and in person, I’m gaining a greater understanding of all the incredible possibilities available.  

So where am I at with all of this? I’ve realized that I’m happiest when I’m creating something. I’ve learned that it seems we’re all in a co-creation deal with God, source, spirit, and guides, whatever you want to call them. But we’re all fractals of the same source. And we’re all in this together.  Maybe I’ve found my calling and purpose. We'll see!

It took a minute. I'm incredibly grateful.