The Intersection of Beauty and Despair

4 days ago
Matt McMann

It was a captivating sight.  Our cruise ship slowly glided beneath Golden Gate Bridge on approach to San Francisco. I…

Finding Stability in Turbulent Times

2 weeks ago

It was an impressive sight. The howling wind whipped the Pacific into a roiling mass of white-capped waves, sending our…

Find Peace with Let Them Come, Let Them Be, Let Them Go

3 weeks ago

Something about this quote caught my heart: Let them come, let them be, let them go. culadasa It stirred a…

Finding a “Still Water” Mind

4 weeks ago

It’s been a turbulent month.  An exhausting week of author school visits capped by a bookstore event. A long-delayed layover…

Want a More Fulfilling Life? Embrace Your Mortality

1 month ago

It’s happening quickly. Two years ago, there were eight people on my dad’s side of the family in his generation.…

Define Your Own Win

1 month ago

I was driven.  Once I had the goal of being a traditionally published author in my sights, I attacked it.…

The Frustratingly Beautiful Practice of Silence

2 months ago

I have monkey mind.  In my practice of silence, rather than the calm stillness I seek, thoughts often leap about…

A Raw and Honest Take on Prayer

2 months ago

She captivated the crowd. The thousand of us in the hotel ballroom hung on every word coming from this short,…

Want to Live Your Dream? Find Real Life Examples

2 months ago

I’m a routine guy. I thrive in habits. This can be a real strength, as I’m good at sticking with…

The Unexpected Gift of Community

2 months ago

Big changes can bring unexpected gifts.  That’s proven true for my wife Lisa and I as we’ve transitioned to living…