Musings

It’s easy to be thankful. Most of us have plenty of abundance in our lives. Most of us have more than enough. If we look outside our lives we have…

This question came into my awareness recently. I found it fascinating to ponder. By definition, an altered state is usually considered a mindset shift from what we normally experience. It’s…

The playground is a special place for children. It offers freedom and space for many ways of being. Space to run, climb, swing and slide. Space to yell, be seen…

A cairn is a human-made pile of stones. Cairns might seem random at first glance, but they have deep Gaelic origins. They’ve symbolized markers, memorials and burial monuments for thousands…

This is one of the most impactful things I’ve learned: “Everything in moderation.” My father told me this 30 years ago. At the time I thought it was just my…

Life can feel dark at times. Darkness usually shows up in the form of pain, suffering and loss. Dark cycles often feel heavy and restrictive. They amplify anger, fear and…

Adventure is innate to the human experience. It’s the natural excitement of risk, hazard and uncertainty. It’s the exploration into unknown territory. Adventure can offer us many things: It offers…

The world is filled with performers. A performer is someone who entertains an audience. Someone who acts a certain way to help others feel something. Performers often entertain to help…

We invest a lot of time learning in our lives. It’s easy to learn. It’s part of our nature. We start learning from an early age. We learn to eat,…

My favorite books are the ones that contain the fewest amount of pages with the deepest knowledge and insight. My favorite conversations are the ones that contain the least amount…

Spring is a special time of the year. In “all season” climates, Spring is an important part of nature’s design. The transition from Winter to Spring allows us to see…

We create a lot of attachments in our lives. These attachments range from small habits and items to major relationships and vocations. The things we like, the people we love,…