The Garden and the Fourth
Today, in anticipation of the 4th when we will have company in our yard, I walked out to my back garden to assess. I took stock of what’s blooming and what needs a little spruce up. After 30 years of tending this plot, I find the earth underneath my feet...
A Room That Changed My Aperture
Last week, I walked into a building in Washington, D.C. I had never been in before, and I paused. The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream has a ceiling that demands you tilt your head back and stare. Intricate coffered plasterwork, gold detail, and soft...
What Keeps You Walking When the Weather Turns?
I went to see the Buddhist monks on Sunday as they walked steadily along Route 1 in Virginia. One single line with a remarkable cadence. They were calm, deliberate, purposeful and fast! Honestly? Faster than my jog. This peaceful pilgrimage began on October 26, 2025,...
Finding Your Rhythm
We’re kicking off the new year with something far more powerful than a resolution. We’re starting with your rhythm: the pace, pattern, and structure that help you feel grounded, focused, and capable of doing your best work. Most people try to “get motivated.” I’ve...
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