We’re living through dark, troubling times. Political violence and authoritarianism are on the rise. The poorest and most vulnerable among us are losing much-needed support and protection. Our environment is showing increasingly worrisome signs of degradation. The world seems to be more and more at risk of large-scale war. How are we to respond to these bad times? What can we do? While living through his own bad times nearly… Read More »Responding to Bad Times
I’m obsessed with brain health. Why? Because your brain is your most important asset. And it’s easy to forget that your brain is a physical organ, like your heart or liver. As such, it is impacted by your physical health. But it’s more than just that. Your brain is by far the most complex organ in your body. So of course it’s highly sensitive to changing inputs. It’s the most… Read More »Why Brain Health is so Important
These days, I live in a lush, thriving forest. But it’s not a forest of trees; it’s a forest of habits. Sobriety. Meditation. Eating salad. Exercise. Reading. Deep work. This is the ecosystem in which I live. Over the years, I’ve been planting seeds and tending to them. They sprout, turning into saplings. They start small and fragile. But with time and care, they put down deep roots, growing tall… Read More »Growing a Habit Forest
We just moved, so all of our art is in a pile on the living room floor. On top is something I made myself: Staring at it from the couch, I find myself thinking, Dang, I love this piece! I didn’t make it to be on display for other people. I certainly didn’t make it to sell. I made it because I like the design. I made it because I… Read More »Make the Art You Wish Existed