I had two friends join me this week. One flew in on Tuesday night. The other arrived Wednesday afternoon. And we spent two full days together. Maybe two and a half. Three. […]
Stories & Spirals
Words winding toward something true
Short essays, stray thoughts, half-formed questions. It’s less about conclusions, more about collisions.
Real Love Doesn’t Demand Perfection
The most powerful thing a couple can say to one another is this: “I accept you just the way you are. You are enough.” And inside that acceptance, still say: “I want […]
The World Needs Warmer Hellos
There’s something beautiful about realizing the biggest things in life are often the smallest things we do. I was walking around Artsfest, and honestly, I didn’t even mean to end up where […]
Plant Thyself
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the idea of “plant thyself.” Not physically. Spiritually. Emotionally. Humanly. It hit me recently that every place I’ve ever lived, I was trying to plant myself there. […]
The Chair in the Corner
There’s always a chair in the corner. You know the one. It’s the thing pulling at your attention when you’re trying to focus. The random thought. The unfinished task. The idea that […]
Bobbing For Thoughts
What happens in my brain when I try to focus on one thing? Have you ever bobbed for apples? It’s like that. Once you go in to get one, it pops out. […]
Flow, Not Force
Of all the ideas anyone’s ever heard me talk about — or any I’ve actually executed — please know there are infinitely more you haven’t. Some are gone. Forgotten. If I didn’t […]
Am I Making the Best Use of My Time?
Sometimes I’m not sure. I know I fill my time. Even when I block out space to meditate, I’m not always sure I’m taking the time to appreciate what meditation is actually […]
When to Say Hell Yes and When to Say Hell No
Knowing when to say yes. And when to say no. When to say hell no. And when to say hell yes. This one’s for anyone who needs to hear it today. And […]