The Hidden Treasures of Solitude
“If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.”
What Emily Dickinson can teach us about the hidden treasures of solitude…
Category: writing
Open Letter To The World
There is no way around it, these are trying times, and the way gets harder before it gets easier. So what should we do?….
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Buddhism, Seneca, and Tyler Durden
People are always asking me if I know Tyler Durden…* Last week I wrote about my two week hike through Swedish wilderness. Turns out, two weeks of carrying a heavy pack through a sunlight-drenched silent congregation of pine trees is a good way to do a few things: It’s a good way to sweat (I […]
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The 3 And A Half Things I Learned From Not Being Eaten By A Bear In Sweden*
Another crack of thunder. This one loud enough that the windows rattle. I can hear rain hammering on the roof, pouring from the gutter into the rain butt which tomorrow I’ll use to wash. From the warmth of my sleeping bag I remember seeing when we arrived that the cabin was supported at each corner […]
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Read This Before Quitting Your Day Job (or: 7 Things I’ve Learned Making Art For A Living)
For over 10 years I’ve made my living by: creating things, offering them to the world, and gratefully receiving any support given in return. It’s been amazing, it’s been hard, and it’s been pretty much everywhere in between. I operate quite a bit differently now than I did when starting out. I’ve had some successes, […]
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First Principles
“It cannot be when the root is neglected that what should spring from it will be well ordered.” – Bruce Lee The vast majority of the game of life is played internally. This can be perceived quite easily if one answers the following 2 questions: 1) Is it possible for someone to have all the […]
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The Real Reason I Run…
I do my best to move everyday. To do something that wakes the meat of the body and makes my heart beat a little faster. Running is a favorite of mine. When I go I keep it very simple – I just grab my keys, lace up my shoes and head out the door. While […]
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