How to hear yourself Jun 12, 2026

Oh what a busy, noisy world we live in, right? At least some of the time (maybe a lot of the time) you’re bombarded with notifications and messages and people asking you for something. All the technol...

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Your brain isn’t helping May 14, 2026

Your brain is not actually great at solving your biggest problems. 

I know. It’s a bummer. 

Sure, your brain is designed to think. But sometimes it gets so busy thinking that it blocks the very clar...

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Riding the trust bus May 08, 2026

There’s a lot that walking the Camino de Santiago has taught me. One of the most enduring lessons is that the journey itself is the teacher, not crossing the finish line.

One memory from my first solo
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I woke up at 3AM for THIS?! Apr 16, 2026

Do you meditate? 

I’ve been a “kind of regular” meditator for years. 

However, when I had the opportunity to step things up about a million notches, I went for it.

I’ve just returned from a weeklon...

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We go together Apr 12, 2026

We go together. 

You know my favorite part of walking the Camino? All of the other people. As we walk the pathway, we’re doing it with other pilgrims who are making the same journey. My favorites, of...

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What’s true? Apr 03, 2026

Well, hello again. It’s been a few weeks since my last newsletter (okay, more than a few), and instead of giving you a polished “I’ve been busy” update, I’m going to tell you the truth: I’ve been in a...

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Let's not be like Italian Matthew Broderick Feb 06, 2026

There’s a sweet little trattoria in Italy that I’ve eaten at several times, including a couple of years ago. That particular time, we saw the owner standing outside as we walked toward the restaurant....

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Trust the timing Jan 30, 2026

Have you ever heard the phrase “Man plans and God laughs”? The older I get, the truer it feels.

For the past couple of years, I’ve really leaned into the rhythm of the seasons and resisted my own res...

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Today I saw a bobcat Jan 16, 2026

Most mornings, I strap on my backpack and go for a hike. I walk up the hill to the park and loop around the meadow, surrounded by the mountains. 

I’ve started listening to audiobooks while doing so (...

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Wrapping it up Dec 19, 2025

It’s been a minute - and I’m really glad to be back in your inbox.

How is your winter season going? It’s truly my favorite time of year. It’s the perfect time to take a good look back at all the thin...

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