There Are 2 Wolves Inside of You
Personality tests and metaphors like the two wolves can become traps. Learn why symbols limit your growth—and how to reclaim your messy, real self.
Humans Need Entropy – Why You Need Some Chaos in Your Life
Why humans collapse without chaos: lessons from mouse utopia, and AI research. How to inject entropy into your life to stay mentally alive.
Trusting The Process
Project hiccups test your resolve. Three practices anchor you through chaos—observation without judgment, patience with perspective, and backup plans that grant freedom
Autumn Season
There's something about autumn that I like a lot. I'm not enjoying it, but I deeply resonate with it.
Breathe In, Breathe Out
The most underrated life hack costs nothing. Conscious breathing without attachment clears your mind and dissolves stress—no exotic techniques required
Chop Wood, Carry Water
Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. The Zen quote that explains everything about mastery and nothing
Quantum Physics And The Limitations Of The Scientific Method
Science works through observation and prediction. Quantum physics broke the model—particles behave differently when observed.
The World Through The Eyes Of Pelorus Jack
Pelorus Jack was a dolphin who guided ships through dangerous waters for decades. What did the world look like through his eyes? Compassion without language
Almost November
Almost November is my first song title. The creative process of making music is funnier than I thought. And I like the song too.
A Few Things That Would Be Interesting To Do In The Dark
Practicing guitar in darkness revealed something unexpected—removing sight forces other senses to sharpen. Sometimes constraints unlock hidden capacities
Bits And Pieces
Life accumulates in fragments. Coherent narratives emerge retrospectively from scattered moments. Meaning assembles from bits and pieces after the fact
Last Mile With Ice Cream
The last mile of any project is hardest. Reward yourself at the finish line—ice cream, rest, celebration. Acknowledgment refuels motivation for the next start
How To Start A Religion – Covid-19 Apostles and Bitcoin Maximalists
Religions need true believers, sacred texts, heretics to condemn. Covid measures and Bitcoin maximalism follow identical patterns—different gods, same devotion
Free Falling
Free falling feels like failure until you realize it's flight without control. Surrender isn't giving up—sometimes it's the only way to land safely
Why Do We Have To Go “Deep”?
Surface living feels insufficient because we crave meaning. Going deep—into work, relationships, spirituality—satisfies the hunger shallow existence creates
Most Of The World Is Functioning At The Grape Level
A grape is beautiful thing. Sweet, juicy, refreshing, nurturing. I love grapes.
The Humble Usefulness Of “I Don’t Know”
We live in a world where admitting you don't know something can get you in trouble, yet saying 'I don't know' has humble power.
Finding The Center
The last year has been challenging for all of us. But it was challenging in different ways. For those of us leaning into fear, it created [...]
Smiling On A Gloomy Day
Smiling on gloomy days isn't toxic positivity—it's rebellion. Refusing to surrender mood to weather or circumstances reclaims agency over internal state
The Delusive Simplicity Of The “Law Of Attraction”
Law of attraction sells magical thinking. Visualization without action produces nothing. The truth they omit—work matters more than wishes