Essays & Letters

As the year winds down, I’ve been reflecting on the version of myself I’ve always imagined—the me  I’ve always intended to be. I call...

Here’s what I’m learning: we don’t have to accept the stories life tells us. We get to decide the narrative.

The final installment in my 4-part series of letters to my younger self - absolution.

The 3rd installment of letters to my younger self - the bridge from the past to the present becomes visible.

Part 2 of letters to my younger self. Younger Me is NOT A FAN of the decisions Older Me has made.

I thought I'd take a bit of a fictitious journey and have the proverbial conversation with my younger self. Here's part one.

What if it never changes? What if the emotions never fade, the answers never come, and the stories never get tied up with neat little bows?

There’s something about the words “craft beer” that always makes me smile. It’s not about the drink—I don’t even drink anymore.

Growth isn’t linear or instant—it’s incremental. Sometimes, it’s not even 1% better every day; maybe it’s 1% better every time.

What is belief? Is it an idea? A force? What impact does it even really have on us? I have a few thoughts on it.

Kids impact one another. Kids can impact the world around them. So, it matters how they show up in the world right now, too.

What does it really take to live wholeheartedly? Ever since Brene Brown first put it on my radar, I've been craving it.

Okay…. so, I messed up. And now I have to go back, apologize, and see if I can fix all these relationships I disappeared from before I...

This letter is dedicated to all the unsung heroes out there, yearning for a chance to reignite their passions.

Dude, what if great success isn’t glitter and unicorns? What if it’s really just tons of responsibility handled really, really well?