"The mountains are calling, and I must go." - John Muir We've all heard this quote before right? We've at least see it on mugs, shirts, and signs made of pallet wood; but it is more than just a catchy phrase. John Muir speaks to those who see this connection between stepping out into nature … Continue reading Hello Fear, My Old Companion
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The Stars and Truth
Do you ever step outside and look up at the stars? The stars call us out, digging deep into our very soul. We cannot hide our hearts from them. We cannot hide our thoughts. In some ways, the stars help us see who we are. There is a shift that takes place when we lift … Continue reading The Stars and Truth
Be the Author of Your Narrative
The life we live is a life of impact, and what we do matters. We are penning the pages of a story that began with the onset of our being, and it has been developing throughout our entire life. What role do we play in the narrative? What defines our character? These are the questions … Continue reading Be the Author of Your Narrative
Timelines: 38 Years
I turned 38 years old today. Every year on this day, I look back on life. With each passing year, certain memories begin to fade, and even those major events in life that feel as if they just happened begin to slowly fade. It's good to know how life is pieced together. This year in … Continue reading Timelines: 38 Years
Look for your Influence
Who has had a positive impact in your life? This is an important question, because our lives our a story that is being written; so take a moment today to reflect on one of those authors of your life.
Of Growth and Change
Don't let life pass you by; also, do not believe that your best opportunities are behind you. We are where we are, and there is nothing we can do to change what has brought us here; but we can make adjustments right now, if where we are is not where we want to be, or … Continue reading Of Growth and Change
The Open Road
Last weekend, I was part of a race from Flagstaff, AZ to the Grand Canyon. It was a great day full of friends, trail running, food, and driving. This year, I had a friend who was running the entire 100 miles. In the morning, I was part of a 55K relay team; and in the … Continue reading The Open Road
A Burrito Under the Stars
Some years back, I got home from work around midnight and decided to spend some time outside before I went to bed. There were two things that made that night stand out to me: one, there was a meteor shower taking place; and two, my wife had made these amazing burritos. It was truly awe … Continue reading A Burrito Under the Stars
A Poem: Flames and Waves
I have some friends on the West coast who had are on standby to evacuate their home due to a nearby wildfire. At that same time, they are evacuating families in the East coast because of a hurricane. Here in between the tragedies, my heart goes out all of those who are affected by these … Continue reading A Poem: Flames and Waves
Reading
In the pursuit of knowledge, do not forsake a call to action; for in doing so, we are adding to our story. This is something I've wrestled with recently, as I learn to balance reading with... well pretty much everything else in life. In my youth, I mostly avoided books. In high school, I would … Continue reading Reading
The Story We Write 