23 years as a monk taught me that ‘Maximum Humanity’ requires two things: Taking Care of Business in the world, and an unshakable inner rightness. Many are masters of the business; a handful have found the connection; very few have both.
Taking Care of Business: A Monk’s Way Forward Read More »
Ever wake up at 2 a.m. with catastrophising thoughts already rampant? I spent decades feeding the phantom of fear until I finally stopped the fight—and watched it die.
What You Resist Persists Read More »
It’s the most sophisticated way we have of missing our own lives.
The “Someday” Trap Read More »
If you’re exhausted from over-thinking every possible bump in the road, this message is for you.
A message to your younger self Read More »
When the mud of life gets deep, inspiration alone won’t save you. A solid enough Why in your pocket will keep your feet moving when the wind picks up.
Why are you doing this? Read More »
You won the lottery of life. Stop trying so hard to happen…
The Miracle of Happening Read More »
If a runner can use presence to survive 100 miles, you can use it to survive a Tuesday.
Stay where your feet are Read More »
“The hardest thing about hard things is that we don’t expect them to be hard. We hope for the best, but when it gets messy, you have a choice: resist the reality of the moment, or stand tall and inhabit it.”
It Will Be Hard, and That’s Okay Read More »
Hard things feel twice as heavy when you’re running on fumes. (Struggling gracefully is an energy equation. Here is what you need to know…)
Struggling gracefully is an energy problem Read More »
We don’t rise to the occasion — we fall to the level of our training. If you’re going to do hard things, you need to be ready for hard places.
How to find grace under pressure Read More »