I’m now offering private movement coaching sessions in Dallas, TX. For the last six years, I’ve studied movement at The Movement Standard, learning under Brian Johnson. This practice has benefitted me in countless ways. If you’re interested in developing and exploring new capabilities for your body, contact me by email to discuss more. This offering … Read more
I’ve made a great deal of progress on the second draft of my epic fantasy novel. Slowly but surely, I’m working my way through my editor’s questions and suggestions. I’m excited to keep you updated on the process today and, one day, share the final result with you. Halfway there…? Current progress: 50% complete (page … Read more
I’ve been working on my fiction book again! The Legend of Taro is an epic fantasy adventure novel inspired by stories like The Alchemist, Spirited Away, and Big Fish but involving magic and anime-style sword fights against demons settled against a background of Japanese-folklore. My working premise is currently: In a world losing the ability … Read more
I’ve tried on occasion to point to insights about the observer and awareness through blogging, books, and instagram posts. I find these ideas particularly powerful and transformative, so I wanted to share two YouTube videos I stumbled across which do a particularly great job at explaining the stages of thinking and what lies beyond thought. … Read more
I’ve spent the last year writing a book. But instead of writing another book about my life, I wanted to write a fiction book from the subconscious mind. Basically, writing with no plan. Trying something I’ve never done before. It’s a much different process compared to my non-fiction books. There, I had a known beginning … Read more
I wonder to myself at nightOn a night I should be fast asleep:Could it be that man made GodOr was it Him who has made me? The Bible saysWe were made in God’s image.The Ultimate Creator:All seeing, all knowing, all powerfulopen eye atop the capstoneGazing downWith Words to shape the worldpalms to hold the oceansAnd … Read more
Since starting this blog in 2015, I’ve put a decent amount of my life story into writing. Looking back, a few pivotal moments stand out as landmarks. While many posts on this blog address ideas and concepts, the selected posts below stand out as posts about me. This is the path I’ve both stumbled upon … Read more
After my ACL tear, I was at a low point in life. Post-surgery was probably the most pain I’ve been in. I remember lying on the couch, my knee throbbing, just praying things would get better. That one day, I’d be able to walk again. When I finally could, I began searching online for answers. … Read more
If left to my own devices, I tend to do the same things every day, defaulting to what I know and what’s comfortable. This conditioning applies to both my physical behavior and also to the mind. It’s easy to get stuck within a single paradigm. To keep the same perspective for years (or a lifetime) and … Read more
I’ve been doing mostly the same things every day,mainly writing, movement, and stillness.It’s a lot of repetition,which forces me to get creative,otherwise I’ll go crazy. I find routine takes me through cycles of peace and stagnation.Mindless repetition,Doing for the sake of doing because that’s what I’ve always doneLeads down a dead-end path. Whenever I slow down and rediscover … Read more