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Creator • Seeker • Explorer • Athlete • Mentor • Servant
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Currently in Focus...
Systems
I'm immersed in human patterns and systems design.
Retreats
I'm designing retreats and self discovery programs.
Books
I've started my first book(s). A new chapter of my journey begins!
Latest Life
2025 Retrospect
2025 was a meaningful year for me. My word for the year was CLARITY, and it came in all kinds of beautiful ways. Clarity from new growth and expansion. Clarity…
2026: Regenerate
Regenerate is my word for 2026. 2025 took a lot out of me. It challenged me in new ways, offered beautiful growth and helped me realize a lot of clarity….
Family Day of Silence
My family recently completed a new experiment – a day of silence. Why I was curious about how much talking influences our being and family dynamic. Constraints Full day with…
Recent Musings
Feeling Everything
Life can be so beautiful if you let your feelings guide you. It’s easy to block emotion. It’s easy to stay strong, scared and guarded. It’s easy to let your…
Infinite Options
Our lives offer infinite options. Options to do, be, consider and experience. Options are simply decisions. We navigate thousands of decisions every day. We choose the way we show up,…
Reluctant Leadership
Leadership is a human necessity. We need leaders to guide. We need leaders to educate. We need leaders to survive. Leaders choose to go first. They move into the unknown….
You’re Never Ready
You are never ready for the thing you must do. It usually scares you. It tends to mess with your mind. It will likely test your heart. Yet your soul…
Latest Essays
Freedom & Radical Action
Freedom can be a dynamic thing. I would know because it’s one of my top core values. It’s something that drives a lot of my decision making. Freedom is what I’m usually optimizing for. At the time of this writing,…
Seeds, Growth and Roots
Seeds are the beginning of creation. A seed can be a life form, an idea, a thought — the quiet spark of a new beginning. Some seeds grow fast, pushing through soil with urgency. Others take their sweet time, sitting…
Conscious Co-Creation
Humans are beautiful creators. We create all kinds of things with time and energy. From technology to poetry to architecture. Look at the world we live in. It’s filled with amazing creations. Most of our creations start from one. One…
End of Year Space
As we end another year, I will be creating special space. This has become an end of year practice in my life. I disconnect from normal work, commitments and demands for 2 weeks. I give myself the space to rest,…
Expand Your Identity
“What do you do?” Four words that begin many introductions and variations of small talk. Four words that quickly attempt to describe our identity in the world. Most people default to their profession or vocation. They start with their “work”…
Following Energy
Summer is in full season and I’ve been following my energy. Over the last few months I’ve chosen things that give me energy, including: Movement I’m walking, running and hiking daily. Exercise and movement are native to our way of…
From the Podcast
Sacred Connection with Tim Corcoran
Tim Corcoran is a man of clear purpose. He’s a warm family man, a strong advocate for Nature, and a powerful mentor. Tim led the recent Father/Son wilderness trip I took with my son and 8 other father/son families. It…
Staying Power with Sam Gibbs Morris
Sam Gibbs Morris is a dynamic force of presence. He wears many hats as a leader of men, from coaching and consulting to event facilitation. This episode is a quick taste of his world and experience. We cover a lot…
The Heart of Leadership with Jason Bronstad
Jason Bronstad was born to lead. He’s a devoted family man, a thoughtful CEO of MALK Organics, and a really great friend. This episode is a vulnerable discussion amongst friends that shares Jason’s heart and integrity. We cover a variety…
Adventurous Spirit with Jeff Cayley
Jeff Cayley is the walking spirit of adventure. He’s an entrepreneur, a mountain bike legend, and a passionate explorer of our natural world. He’s also someone I plan to do an adventure race with someday! In this episode, we dive…