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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2018
- 5 min
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, 2018
- 4 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 4 min
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, 2018
- 5 min
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, 2018
- 4 min
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, 2018
- 3 min
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, 2017
- 4 min
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, 2017
- 6 min
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, 2017
- 4 min
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, 2017
- 3 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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, 2017
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 4 min
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...