We set goals every year and wonder why so many quietly fall apart. What if the issue isn’t discipline or motivation, but intention? Werner Erhard’s provocative idea that “we always get what we intend” offers a surprising lens on why our results make perfect sense. This reflection explores the difference between goals and intentions, and how greater clarity—not effort—can quietly change everything. Read More
What if “white-knuckling” isn’t about fear at all, but about wisdom at work? A simple story from a narrow logging road opens a deeper understanding of presence, fear, and the quiet intelligence that guides us when thinking settles and attention stays on the road ahead. Read More
Every New Year asks who you want to become.
This post asks something quieter and far more disruptive.
What if nothing is missing?
A gentle exploration of why real change does not begin with fixing yourself, but with seeing what has always been intact. Read More
Richard Rohr makes a subtle but powerful distinction in The Immortal Diamond: when we live from our True Self, action doesn’t disappear, it clarifies. This post explores how true Being naturally gives rise to effective Doing, without strain, striving, or spiritual theatrics. Read More
We’ve been binge-watching Suits, and it turns out the show is a masterclass in spotting the Ladder of Inference. Harvey, Louis, Mike, Donna, Gretchen — each gives us a front-row seat to how quickly we can jump to conclusions and act on assumptions. This blog explores the ladder, why we all climb it, and how to step off it with more clarity and insight. Read More
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