by Rick Ruppenthal

How Change Really Happens

Real change doesn’t come from trying harder, forcing new habits, or wrestling with our thinking. It happens in the quiet moments when the mind settles and we see something new. In this post, we explore the deeper architecture behind human transformation—and why insight, not effort, is the true catalyst for change. Read More

by Rick Ruppenthal

Holding Memories with Love, Not Pain

lake scene with candles and flowers on the shore. Peaceful scene with caption Grief isn't proof of love. Love is proof of love.

Fifteen years after losing two colleagues at Kennedy Lake, I found myself reflecting on grief—how it changes, softens, and transforms. I’ve come to see that healing isn’t about forgetting; it’s about remembering differently. Grief isn’t proof of love. Love is proof of love. Read More