
The Most Important Mile
Finding presence in the long run of life. If you’d rather watch this reflection, you’ll find the video link at the end of this post.

Finding presence in the long run of life. If you’d rather watch this reflection, you’ll find the video link at the end of this post.

If you’d rather watch this reflection instead of reading, you can find the full video at the bottom of this post — or directly on

Prefer to watch instead of read? Scroll to the bottom for the video version of this reflection. I used to think a good life was

Prefer watching instead of reading? Scroll to the end of this post for a link to the video version. Last week I traveled to Houston

For much of my life, I clung tightly to old versions of myself. Some of those identities were real — pastor, professional, perfectionist. Others were

What a Zen symbol taught me about recovery, imperfection, and living each day fully The Enso is a sacred symbol in Zen Buddhism, often drawn

September 7, 2025 A few weeks ago, I was out on my favorite local golf course for a late Sunday round. The sun was shining,

This weekend, my daughter married the love of her life. As I reflect on the day, I am struck by the gift of presence —

During my recent solo-backpacking adventure on Isle Royale, I came upon a stretch of solid rock—about 50 yards wide and 100 yards long. The trail

Driving home after my seaplane flight back from a six-day solo backpacking adventure on Isle Royale—a rugged wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior—I found