Mindset

Aug
06
“A Wistful Yearning for the Past.” What Are the Lessons of Nostalgia?

“A Wistful Yearning for the Past.” What Are the Lessons of Nostalgia?

The longing for a distant place involves a separation in time and a connection with deeply held emotions. “There’s
9 min read
Jul
30
Why I'm Taking a 5-Week Hiatus from Publishing, Podcasting, and Social Media—Effective August 1st, 2021

Why I'm Taking a 5-Week Hiatus from Publishing, Podcasting, and Social Media—Effective August 1st, 2021

For creative well-being to flourish, we need to allocate time and space for re-creation and re-generation. “…when you make something,
7 min read
Jul
23
What Problem is Creating the Greatest Amount of Stress and Frustration in Your Life—And Why?

What Problem is Creating the Greatest Amount of Stress and Frustration in Your Life—And Why?

A simple Personal Evolution Process to get clarity about your most pressing challenge—and what you can do about it.
4 min read
Jun
09
Attend to What Is Happening, Now

Attend to What Is Happening, Now

A rumination on Verse 14 of the Tao Te Ching The present moment is the only time that’s available
1 min read
May
21
What’s the Point of Pursuing Your Purpose If It Doesn’t Bring You Freedom, Peace of Mind, and Joy?

What’s the Point of Pursuing Your Purpose If It Doesn’t Bring You Freedom, Peace of Mind, and Joy?

Something is missing if your purpose doesn’t inspire and compel you to make a difference in the lives of
4 min read
Apr
27
What Should You Do When You Don’t Feel Competent Enough?

What Should You Do When You Don’t Feel Competent Enough?

How and why you need to be curious. Think Queerly Podcast — TQ181. What can you do when you feel like
2 min read
Apr
01
Success Is Not the Opposite of Failure — How this Dichotomy Reinforces Self-Doubt and Shame

Success Is Not the Opposite of Failure — How this Dichotomy Reinforces Self-Doubt and Shame

Success & Failure, Part II — Why we need to remove the word failure from the discourse of success. The first
7 min read
Jan
05
Kelly Walker on Celebrating Life with Grace and Delight Because It’s Good to Be Alive

Kelly Walker on Celebrating Life with Grace and Delight Because It’s Good to Be Alive

A Think Queerly Podcast discussion with Canadian author, speaker, musician, and former Dominican Prior, Kelly Walker. I am pleased to
2 min read
Dec
31
Your 2020 Year-In-Review Personal Evolution Process (P.E.P.)

Your 2020 Year-In-Review Personal Evolution Process (P.E.P.)

A simple journaling process to review the meaningful highlights, milestones, and insights that shaped you and your year. What was
16 min read
Dec
16
What's Out of Your Control, Right Now?

What's Out of Your Control, Right Now?

A Personal Evolution Practice (PEP) to manage prediction and response in disruptive times. In the middle of March 2020, the
6 min read