Posts filed under: Life

Win Today

Win Today is a mantra that reminds us to focus on daily progress, not perfection. A “win” can look different every day—sometimes it's crushing a workout, other times it's just choosing the apple over the donut or giving yourself grace after slipping up. What matters... Read More

Meditation: Suffering – on Crossing the Bridge When We Come to It

In his Letters to Lucilius, Roman playwright and philosopher Seneca wrote: “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” That hits home. Seneca isn’t dismissing or denying the reality of suffering in the world. Instead, he’s pointing out a familiar human habit: imagining the worst, and in... Read More

Meditation: Fairness, or Getting What We Deserve

We think we want life to be fair but we really don’t. What we really want is an easy comfortable life - one free from pain and drama. We assume we want a fair life because that would mean we would achieve those things. But... Read More

The Story Behind the Bike Videos

About a year ago, I sold my truck and began riding my bike to work. I had several reasons for doing it.  I wanted to save some money and be more environmentally conscience and driving a full size Silverado and its whopping 11 miles per... Read More

Learning to Be Present in the Moment

A skill I am intentionally developing is learning to be present in the moment. This is not something that happens naturally for me. It is something that must be carefully cultivated.  You recognize instinctively when you are in the presence of someone who has this... Read More