sustainable systems & storytelling
I'm the person who gets misty eyed in nature documentaries when the predator captures its prey. The shark eats the penguin, who eats small fish, who in turn eat the algae. When the shark dies, its body will decay and its nutrients will be adsorbed by the algae. It's horrific and devastating, and it's, quite... Continue Reading →
There is a Buddhist parable known as the "second arrow." If your are struck by an arrow, acknowledge and treat it, but do no allow yourself to be struck by a second arrow--the troubling thoughts and options about your pain--as this only causes further unnecessary pain. I keep looking forward to my future self. What... Continue Reading →
The last month has been a whirlwind of events beyond my control. I've faced challenges in my environment, my career, and my heath. Ten years ago, I would have collapsed under the weight of it all, surely assigning blame to external factors and wallowing in self-pity. Thankfully, over the last decade I've discovered Buddhism and... Continue Reading →
What are you up to this weekend? I'm planning on getting settled in the extended stay suite I'll be calling home for the next three months (or maybe my in-laws' house) and squeezing in some extra rest. I just finished watching Breaking Bad and I'm debating what to watch next. I'm thinking season two of Westworld... Continue Reading →
Right now, I'm sick, broke, and homeless. As the old adage goes, "when it rains, it pours." As much as I want to curse the sky for soaking me to the core, I need to remember that I can pull out an umbrella or step inside whenever I'd like. “Emotionally we have many problems, but these... Continue Reading →
existential ergonomics 