The “us vs them” mentality is harmful to everyone, especially our collective future. It is useless to debate political ideaologies because they are merely charicatures without any true depth or meaning. I am not advocating for avoidance of discussing perspectives, philosophies or experience based beliefs; these can be a great…

Context Context will make a difference The former context will make a difference The former context will make a difference in meaning Every option including the former context will make a difference in meaning Every option including the former context will make a difference in meaning, result and what happens…

Each week I take a little time to read important articles like this and watch informative videos like this. I appreciate the authors and the investigators who provide this information greatly because I do not have the energy to dive into the deep abyss of all the functions (or lack…

August 8th marked the new moon, August 12; the peak of the Perseids Meteor Shower. My coworkers and I booked a back-country cabin for the evening of the 9th to catch a sweet spot in between for excellent stargazing. This adventure would take us up Mauna Loa, the largest…

(Phone) Writing with pen and paper produces a much different experience than typing on a phone or computer. We are going to try a completely arbitrary test. This initial idea, dreamed up staring at a dry gulch that occasionally holds water, is being recording on my phone notepad. Once I…

A recent tragedy brought to mind a previous loss and life lesson. During the past few days I have spent time processing the events, and the aftermath; aiming to determine what I should be learning from this. While I have been sad, and feel the shame that comes with the…

I have often been fascinated by some of the products that made it from concept, through pitch, all the way to production and sale. Especially toys for children and pets. I found myself staring at them, imagining the conference table where someone said, yes, this is it, let’s make a…

When I chose Hawaii as my warm place to visit in February, I wasn’t really thinking of much else but the ocean. My visits to the Pacific Coast have long been a sacred rite of cleansing, resetting, and self discovery. It is in the depth of the sounds ushered…

My arrival to the big island of Hawaii coincided with the new moon. This was one of many synchronicities which encouraged me to feel that I was on the right path, and where I needed to be. My favorite intuitive astrologer provided a guided meditation for February, which I finally…