The Sum and Then Some
“Everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal…
Every Little Thing
I’m sure you’ve heard the quip, “it’s like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.” It means that to putter around with superficial changes is a waste of time and energy when what’s called for is fundamental transformation, a completely…
Growing Things
“Don’t ask kids what they want to be when they grow up but what problems they want to solve.” - Jaime Casap, Google Global Education Evangelist I didn’t know that Google Corporation had a “Global Education Evangelist,” but I think…
Wait a Minute
Last week, Travis and I took a hike in Joshua Tree National Park, in southern California. We made our way amidst giant granite boulders and strangely beautiful flora to a dam and small lake, built by ranchers to water their…
Creating Together
Integrity • Kindness • Community Outreach • Creativity • Connection • Compassion • Accountability • Trust • Inclusivity • Spirit • Honesty • Fun • Authenticity • Spiritual Activism • Openness • Music • Love • Humor • Grace • Empathy…
Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
Recently, I had an infuriating exchange with someone who seemed determined to think of me as a boorish ass. I know my personality can come off strong, but in this case, truly, I thought I was being light and friendly. I…
Are We There Yet?
I can be pretty driven and persistent (some might say “stubborn”) in the pursuit of a potent vision. I can call forth reserves of bad-ass awesomeness when I get fired up by a project or goal. When I’m inspired…
Believe You Me
“Religion is like a pair of shoes… Find the one that fits for you, but don’t make me wear your shoes.” — George Carlin This big weekend of Passover and Easter seems like a good time to talk about beliefs. …
Fill In The Blank
Okay, ready? I’m about to encapsulate the entirety of Life into 2 stages: We embark on a journey of self-discovery and discovery of the world — asking questions, arriving at answers through our experiences of failure and success, trials and…
All In Full Out
I had a dream in which I was standing outside in front of a looming chainlink fence with razor wire across the top. It was scary, especially because I couldn’t tell if I had been caged in or shut out.…