This Thing I Do
WIN, a.k.a. "what's important now?" Over the past week, this has been my mantra. I have this thing I do. I get a little space and a...
7-16-34
There it is. The date I wrote in my journal this morning. A small, yet remarkable typographical error. I sat at my desk, ready to follow...
what I preach
It's funny to watch myself working through this book project. Seeing myself give thoughts, opinions, and advice. Knowing deep down that I...
Essentialism and Strength
"The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials" ~Lin Yutang Last week, I finished reading Greg McKeown's book,...
If you want, have, or don't
If you want to change the world, focus on yourself. How? Self-actualize and serve heroically, because transformed people transform...
The Routine of Genius
“Routine, in an intelligent man, is a sign of ambition.” W.H. Auden This morning, I entered my sanctuary and lit three votive candles. I...
Glancing Back, Looking Ahead
I have this weekly ritual of journal reading. Every day, for the past five years, I have been writing in a journal. Recently, I've...
Property and Stewardship
Step into my mind for a moment. There's a thought that's been swirling around. Then take a step way, WAY back. I keep thinking of the...
The Renewing
Again and again, it's time for some renewing. A season behind me, a new one awaits. I continue to move from theory to practice toward...
Hērō, not HERO
In my current book project, I'm playing with an idea. My aim is to compare and contrast the classical and modern heroes. The classical...