
When Certainty Starts to Soften
The hardest changes in my life didn’t start with failure. They started with doubt. A reflection on what it feels like when certainty begins to soften, and how curiosity can become a steadier way forward.

The hardest changes in my life didn’t start with failure. They started with doubt. A reflection on what it feels like when certainty begins to soften, and how curiosity can become a steadier way forward.

I’m a former Christian pastor who now aligns with Buddhist principles and practices, and this reflection shares how I got from one place to the other. My journey isn’t a blueprint—it’s simply an honest look at where life has led me.

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

Practicing Equanimity on Isle Royale Driving home after my seaplane flight back from a six-day solo backpacking adventure on Isle Royale—a rugged wilderness in the

Letting Go of the Old Me: Recovery as a Practice of Becoming There’s a moment in recovery when we realize: We’re not just giving up

My fall from grace wasn’t just professional. It was spiritual. It shattered the identity I’d built over decades. And in that emptiness, I began to confront truths I’d been running from for years.