I write at the intersection of depth psychology, spirituality, politics, tech and culture—exploring the isolating shadows of individualism and how to find meaning in the absence of belonging.
From the archetypal to the personal and political, I explore the nature of deep humanity amidst the cultures we are creating both online and in our communities.
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Play a Truer Game, Not a Bigger One
Our Cultural Obsession with Achievement I’ll be honest with you. The blog I wrote for this week’s newsletter (here) was unusually soul crushing. It’s not that the content wasn’t good (it’s poignant), or resonant with [...]
Micro-Risks
The subtle art of incremental progress. To me, “risk” always sounded like a far-off and daunting endeavor. Until recently it was hard to imagine that there was some action I could take right now, today, [...]
Brand Development 101
You wouldn’t build a house without blueprints. Why would you bring your idea to life or expand your business without a highly detailed guidebook? Here are just a few reasons why brand development is a [...]
Take Your ‘Health Days’
Just because you can keep going doesn’t mean you should. Recently I found myself pushed to a familiar breaking point. I knew that if I didn’t stop and give myself a timeout no matter who [...]
Transactional Mindset: The Dark Side of Networking
When we view people in our networks as chess pieces to move to our advantage, we sacrifice infinite possibility on the altar of a set agenda. There have been times in my life when I [...]
What’s Your Vision?
Without a Vision, your Mission is susceptible to whims and interpretation. Don't leave it hanging. I bet your business has a mission. I bet you personally feel like you have a mission or two (or [...]
In Search of Silver Linings
In search of silver linings The hazards of under-processing our mistakes and the importance of reflection. It’s important not to wallow for too long in our mistakes, but it seems society today – [...]
Celebration as an Act of Self Love
The micro-art of celebration and forgiveness. I used to cringe at the idea of celebrating accomplishments because I believed I should already be accomplished, and consequently I had a hard time joining in the cheer [...]
Surrender: A Sloppy Practice
Surrender A Sloppy Practice You might be letting go in the moment, but are you allowing for what's next? How we find ourselves stagnant in surrender. It’s become a common buzzword. You hear [...]