Circles of Control

Circles of Control

The world feels heavy, unbelievable, out of order. And many people carry that heaviness with them. Just yesterday I talked with a woman at my gym who thinks we are doomed. I tried to speak of hope, but she had already decided things can only get worse. She—and others...
Getting off the beaten path

Getting off the beaten path

You’ve probably heard the phrase “getting off the beaten path” as an expression for taking a risk or trying something new. On a recent climbing trip, I realized how often I literally do just that. Trails to the base of climbs are faint, sometimes disappearing...
Quiet Transformations

Quiet Transformations

Have you noticed how a single memory or experience, when written down, can become something more than just a thought? It becomes a shape. A doorway. A mirror. It becomes an opening, something you can return to, learn from, and carry forward with clarity. My personal...
What’s possible?

What’s possible?

Have you ever wondered what your potential is?What could truly be possible for you in this lifetime? I’m not just talking about success or wealth, but something deeper—about reach and growth. I ask myself questions like these: Who could I become? Because I see so many...
Writing is Medicine

Writing is Medicine

If this season has kept you busy—with never-ending to-dos, vacation plans, and lots of outings (for me, it’s climbing season)—you’re not alone. This time of year can feel like it’s meant for movement, not stillness. After all, the days are longer, the light stretches...
Daily Trivia

Daily Trivia

I came across the following quote in a book I recently finished, and it stopped me in my tracks: “In the absence of clearly-defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it.” — Robert A. Heinlein I felt the...