Chris Tompkins
The Importance of LGBTQ Inner-Equality
The most important step any of us can take to unlearn thought systems based on fear, including queerphobia (a term used to describe all...
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Chris Tompkins
Oct 9, 20194 min read
Having Faith During Times of Challenge.
Today, while in a spin class, the instructor told us there’d be a few times during class when we’d feel like we’re going to die. It’s...
Chris Tompkins
Jun 13, 20194 min read
What it Means to "Bless our Calling."
While at the store recently, I heard Madonna’s 1986 song, “Papa Don’t Preach,” playing loudly from the speakers. I stopped in the middle...
Chris Tompkins
May 22, 20194 min read
How to Live More on Purpose.
While at the store recently, I heard Madonna’s 1986 song, “Papa Don’t Preach,” playing loudly from the speakers. I stopped in the middle...
Chris Tompkins
Apr 9, 20194 min read
Here’s to Dreams Realized: A Message for Anyone Pursuing a Vision Outside of the Norm
I was just telling someone today that sometimes when we pursue a dream or career outside of the norm, it can feel isolating. Not everyone...
Chris Tompkins
Dec 22, 20185 min read
Crazy Coincidence or Wink from the Cosmos? Finding Meaning in Synchronicities.
Last week, I taught a class to a group of seventh and eighth graders using the metaphor of a tree to talk about life and all the...
Chris Tompkins
Oct 5, 20184 min read
3 Lessons I learned from nearly 30 years in the Closet.
“Healing yourself is connected with healing others.” Yoko Ono During college, it was easy for me to hide who I was. I used to jokingly...
Chris Tompkins
Sep 27, 20182 min read
20 Takeaways That Will Open Your Heart
I think the best part of an experience is when it’s shared. There’s so much I recently experienced during my first session at the...
Chris Tompkins
Jul 17, 20184 min read
A New Way to Know when it’s Time to Breakup with Drinking.
Since becoming sober five years ago, I frequently have people reach out who want to meet and talk about my experience. Usually, it’s...
Chris Tompkins
Jun 1, 20185 min read
5 Ways You Can Improve Your Life Today.
What is one thing you can forgive yourself or someone for today? A few weeks ago, someone asked me for a few tips I could give them to...
Chris Tompkins
Apr 26, 20184 min read
The 8 Words from a Homeless Man that Changed my View of Ego.
A few days ago, I overheard a young homeless man say to his friend, "I may look dirty, but I’m actually clean." They were talking about...
Chris Tompkins
Feb 27, 20183 min read
How to Have Less Stress and More Peace in Your Life
“Life is an inward journey. No matter our background or beliefs, each of us is on a road trip to love. And it's a journey that begins...
Chris Tompkins
Oct 27, 20174 min read
What it Means to Pray without Religion.
How using our thoughts can help create change. Growing up, I only associated prayer with religion. I was also only familiar with one type...
Chris Tompkins
Oct 7, 20176 min read
9 Tips for Giving a Powerful TEDx Talk.
What I learned on my journey to the red dot. On April 9, 2017 I gave my first TEDx talk called, “What children learn from the things they...
Chris Tompkins
Jul 29, 20174 min read
3 Phases of Freedom: My Journey to Sobriety.
“I believe that telling our stories, first to ourselves and then to one another and the world, is a revolutionary act.” Janet Mock Four...
Chris Tompkins
Jun 9, 20173 min read
Being Authentically Proud
Last week I was speaking at a high school and a young girl asked me whether or not I loved myself. I was there to share with them my...
Chris Tompkins
Apr 13, 20172 min read
Transformation is Everywhere: Lessons From Car Trouble
Yesterday I had to take an Uber home. My car died while I was at a red light and so I had to have it towed to a mechanic. While in the...
Chris Tompkins
Feb 20, 20173 min read
A Surprise Lesson From My Relationship.
I’m in a new relationship. It’s not that new, but it’s unlike any other I’ve had. Up until now I haven’t talked much about it to anyone....
Chris Tompkins
Nov 23, 20163 min read
How Trump made us Come Clean.
"What if your parents asked you to clean your room?" I asked a group of 7th and 8th graders today. We were discussing the election and...
Chris Tompkins
Oct 1, 20164 min read
What Running The L.A. Marathon Means For Me
I’ve always loved running. The last time I ran a marathon I was living in Monterrey, Mexico. I wasn’t out of the closet and so signed up...
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