10 Ancient Values for Modern Joy

9 months ago

Sometimes I’m not very smart. In my search for meaning, joy, and a life well-lived, I often look for new…

The Freedom of Finding Your True Self

10 months ago

One of the main reasons I started this blog in 2017 was to map my own journey toward finding my…

What I Learned Officiating My Mother’s Funeral

10 months ago

I’d never written a eulogy before. My 82-year-old mom fell on February 18, 2024. She fractured both cheeks and the…

Lousy at Meditating? Try Walking Meditation

11 months ago

Life is hard right now. My mom's serious medical issue that I mentioned in a post a few weeks ago…

The 4 D’s: A Sustainable Response to Suffering

11 months ago

Spoiler alert—the needs of the world are endless. Poverty. Disease. Human trafficking. Food shortage. Climate change. Homelessness. Income inequality. Racism.…

A Fresh Perspective on Easter

11 months ago

It’s Easter. While for many of us, Easter is a time of bunnies, chocolate eggs, and a celebration of the…

Being is More Important Than Doing

11 months ago

Sometimes simple words are best. I recently read a reflection on a deep truth—being is more important than doing.  It’s…

A Surprising Secret to Increased Joy and Productivity

12 months ago

“See what happens when you tune your pace to the trickle of a stream, or the waft of a lazy…

Find Freedom and Grace by Owning Your Mistakes

12 months ago

I was mad. I’d been working with an attorney on a small estate planning project. When the work dragged on…

The Deep Lesson of Walking Away

1 year ago

The deepest lessons take time to learn. I love my life. My wife is an amazing partner. My kids are…