Chris TompkinsJul 14, 20204 minThe Importance of LGBTQ Inner-EqualityThe most important step any of us can take to unlearn thought systems based on fear, including queerphobia (a term used to describe all...
Chris TompkinsOct 9, 20194 minHaving 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 TompkinsJun 13, 20194 minWhat 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 TompkinsMay 22, 20194 minHow 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 TompkinsApr 9, 20194 minHere’s to Dreams Realized: A Message for Anyone Pursuing a Vision Outside of the NormI 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 TompkinsDec 22, 20185 minCrazy 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 TompkinsOct 5, 20184 min3 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 TompkinsSep 27, 20182 min20 Takeaways That Will Open Your HeartI 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 TompkinsJul 17, 20184 minA 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 TompkinsJun 1, 20185 min5 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 TompkinsApr 26, 20184 minThe 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 TompkinsFeb 27, 20183 minHow 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 TompkinsOct 27, 20174 minWhat 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 TompkinsOct 7, 20176 min9 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 TompkinsJul 29, 20174 min3 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 TompkinsJun 9, 20173 minBeing Authentically ProudLast 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 TompkinsApr 13, 20172 minTransformation is Everywhere: Lessons From Car TroubleYesterday 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 TompkinsFeb 20, 20173 minA 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 TompkinsNov 23, 20163 minHow 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 TompkinsOct 1, 20164 minWhat Running The L.A. Marathon Means For MeI’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...