SENSE MAKING THE FACE MASK DEBATEFirst thing we need to recognize is that the entire framing of the debate of whether or not to wear face masks is problematic. So even…Jul 28, 2020Jul 28, 2020
Olympic RamblingsFor the past few summers I've been living and working out in Olympic national park. I often sit out on the porch of my cabin, looking out…Jul 7, 2020Jul 7, 2020
The Determination PhaseRecently, I completed a twenty-one day Vipassana meditation retreat at a monastery in Northern Thailand.Jul 3, 20201Jul 3, 20201
Published inThe FulcrumCorona: The Virus is Our MedicineSeven years ago, I made a decision to leave my prior life behind and step into a new chapter. This was a conscious step away from the…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Published inThe FulcrumSometimes people ask me "How am I doing?"Dependent on the situation, I'll usually just look into that person's eyes with a big smile and nod my head.Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Birthing a New StoryAnyway, a bunch of us are sitting around the fire pit a few nights ago, going around the circle and sharing our experiences with…Nov 13, 2019Nov 13, 2019
Reflections on the Environmental Crisis, Veganism, and “The Perennial Philosophy”This was initially intended to be a comment for the post I wrote the other day, but I think it’s better to give these words a bit more…Sep 28, 2019Sep 28, 2019
Published inThe FulcrumThe Power of SurrenderThis is a story about surrender.May 30, 2019May 30, 2019
An Ode to Joseph CampbellBill Moyers: “unlike the classical heroes, we’re not going on a journey to save the world but rather to save ourselves.”May 30, 2019May 30, 2019