All tagged Personal

Time Capsule

I wrote myself a letter, ten and a half years ago. This photo is about from that time too. Funny how things come together. Big love to all our journeys. May they be fruitful.

In Pursuit of Excellence

A repost of an old piece, but it resonates with me now. I am trying my best at the individual things, putting together the pieces of my life, and trying to not only achieve but excel. It is a challenge, every minute of every day. But I feel worthwhile of the effort.

Science, God, and Conspiracy

I discuss why stories have always been the foundation of human belief, why that continues, what the modern stories we tell ourselves are, and why true agnostics are the on the correct path. In my opinion. Read along for current discussions of sad-but-real-life!

2020 in Review

Another year, another open letter to myself. 2020 has been. unique. There are many blessing to be accounted for, and space to grow from lessons learned. Please read if you would like!

2019 in Review

What a year! I have nearly only positive things to say. A few criticisms. Lots of photos! What a beautiful life. I look forward to 2020! Please read for a summary of 2019 and what I look forward to in 2020! Happy New Year!

Apply my New Years Resolution hasn’t been easy, but it’s been rewarding. I’ve grown to love committing to excellent behaviors and how that’s let me learn from excellent experiences and people. It’s a habit I’m continuing to build and hone to reach new heights.

We become the things we tell ourselves, and that’s fascinating. It’s a wondrous and awesome responsibility to tell ourselves good, if not the best of stories to reach our highest potentials. To take risks. To try things that challenge us and make us grow. I’m seeking bigger adventures, a journey I’m excited to depart.

A experimental long form poem, short vignette. Something about This dirty city and it’s fertile soil, against the highs and lows of it’s turmoil.

I hope you like it!

Dear Bourdain.

I worked to put my thoughts on paper after hearing about Anthony Bourdain’s suicide. First notification on my phone that morning. Really tough. I tried to explain who a total stranger was to me and why that matters and what next. Featured Reading at Another Open Mic, June 28, 2018

If you're having a bad day [or days], a little tea can always help. I've had some struggles the last few months [early Nov- late Jan ish] and I wrote a bit about what steps I took to feel better. I hope it's helpful advice, if you feel like everything's been a little overwhelming.

My experiences introducing myself are part of a myriad of growth areas I've applied myself to over the last few years. It's gotten much better, but it also hasn't changed much at all. I provide some helpful guidelines I've used, and reflect on what the process has meant to me.