Be the Vibe You Want to See in the World
Arthur Brooks, in his insightful book Love Your Enemies, argues that we live in an addictive culture of contempt. He suggests that if we consciously and intentionally generate loving-kindness in our own hearts, we can not only free ourselves from that addiction but also positively influence the world around us. I couldn’t agree more. From […]
The Sacred Offering: Lessons from a Lone Tree
Deep in Yosemite National Forest lies Lake Eleanor, a clear mountain lake that has been a family touchstone for decades. My husband and I first backpacked there when our children were in diapers, and though we hadn’t returned in ten years, we chose it as the place to celebrate his 60th birthday. Driving from Groveland […]
The Problem We Can Solve
A Deeper Look into the Inner Work of Collapse We are living in a time of unraveling. Of systems. Of stories. Of assumptions. Of certainty. Over the past year, I’ve watched the world shift beneath my feet. Like many of you, I’ve tried to make sense of what’s happening—to our planet, our culture, and our […]
Facing the Future with Power
Learning to Navigate Collapse Without Losing Ourselves This past year has opened my eyes in ways I can’t unsee. As the world around us shifts—climate, politics, culture, even our personal relationships—I’ve found myself reckoning with truths I once kept at a safe distance. What began as a sense of unease has unfolded into waves of […]
🌀 Escaping the Vortex: Reclaiming Yourself in a World Spinning Out of Control
In the rapid flow of modern life, we’re taught that success means staying busy: get a good job, keep your head down, work harder, climb higher. But somewhere along the way, many of us get pulled into the eddy of the hedonic treadmill—chasing short bursts of pleasure and external validation, hoping they’ll eventually add up […]