Jan
02
A Meditation on the New Year
A reflection on meditation as a practice of returning, and on beginning the new year awake rather than resolved.
4 min read
mindfulness
Nov
10
42
On my 42nd birthday, I reflect on amor fati, humbling events, COVID, burnout, and keeping the fire alive.
5 min read
Apr
07
Reflections
I reflect on blurred days, work cycles, afternoon walks, quiet thoughts, and feeling tired without being exhausted.
1 min read
Mar
13
Downtown Kelowna - Spring Break
I start spring break with a downtown Kelowna walk through Kasugai Gardens, the boardwalk, crocuses, and tulips.
1 min read
Sep
11
Revisiting the Great Eastern Sun
I return to the Great Eastern Sun during COVID-19 and write about truth, mindfulness, and what helped me through the year.
3 min read
Jan
29
Tattoo with Marru from Inkroom Tattoo Studio
I write about choosing Marru at Inkroom Tattoo Studio, geometric design, mindfulness, Kelowna artists, and my first tattoo.
4 min read
Jan
29
The Great Eastern Sun
I use Chogyam Trungpa's Great Eastern Sun to think about appreciation, pride, self-care, and living by better rules.
4 min read
Nov
11
39 - A Resting Leaf
On my 39th birthday, I reflect on work, honesty, challenge, balance, and trying to rest like a leaf in the rain.
5 min read
Nov
07
It's No Big Deal
I use a loose cupboard door to think about stoicism, small problems, and when no big deal still needs attention.
1 min read
Nov
04
Seeking Quiet
I reflect on John Cleese, tending the garden of the mind, negativity, quiet, and the need to protect inner space.
3 min read
Jul
16
What’s in My Head
I write about overthinking, perfectionism, margin, work, and why this space went quiet despite all the ideas in my head.
3 min read
Feb
24
Finding My Margin
I write about finding margin after my workload tripled and forced me to make room for work, writing, and rest.
2 min read
Feb
04
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I use Super Bowl Sunday and The Daily Stoic to think about caring less about every scandal and crisis.
Jan
05
Dan Harris On Meditation
I discover Dan Harris through Trevor Noah and reflect on meditation, mindfulness, and seeing my thoughts more clearly.
1 min read
Aug
17
Love and Letting Go
I reflect on breakups, love, mindfulness, and the challenge of letting go so someone new can connect.
2 min read