My to-do list was missing happiness — I jumped on the Zoom call, to meet with my small group. My business coaching program, MasterHeart with George Kao, has us check in regularly to reaccess and net-care. (George taught us the concept of caring for our peers and clients, rather than ‘network’ them.) …

How Empowered Empathics are Breaking Old Curses and Writing New Myths — I confess — I listened to Derrick Jaxn. I watched his videos. I liked watching a strong, tall, black man discuss feelings about respecting women. His voice calmed me down, his message (for the most part) made sense. I didn’t see the red flags though and damn, was I fooled. …

I found the perfect spot for my morning yoga and qigong — “HOT DAMN! There are so many choices.” I said to the John Wayne painting in my hotel, trying to choose where to spend my day as I got dressed. Goblin Valley? Canyon Lands? Monument Valley? Mesa Verde? I started at a cafe in downtown Moab and had my omelet and…

A true story about Math Problems, Sacred Geometry, and Swedish Fish — I was 7 when I walked the five blocks down to the candy store. It was a warm autumn day and I had a pocket full of pennies. …

A story of moving ‘Qi’ within a thick fog of judgment — Early in January 2020, I was invited to the YMCA to speak to a men’s group about the benefits of Qigong. The room I walked into was used for daycare for part of the day. The white linoleum stained with paint and bits of glitter was proof. I walked into…

Gratitude for the magical moments in nature — As I rode my bike through the Spanish moss tunnel, the live oaks protected me from the afternoon rain. There was just enough chill in the air for my green hoodie. I saw a little pond I never noticed before, in the middle of a neighborhood, and decided to stop…

Dying out loud was a gift my dad felt called to share. — I had to explain how it worked before he’d sign up. “It’s a private social media site, Dad, where people can stay connected to you before you die.” He’d resisted social media since its inception. I never understood why. I mean, he loved writing, community, and connection, but he was…