Our experience of stress is shaped less by the challenges we face and more by how we respond to them. The more aware we become of our automatic reactions, the more we can interrupt them, creating space for better, calmer choices. This clarity is the foundation for making more effective decisions.

Attachment keeps us from connecting with what’s real in the moment. Instead of sensing and accepting things as they are, we’re constantly searching for something better, something more. The practice of observing attachment allows you to create space between stimulus and response.

How often do we see the full humanity of those around us—or even ourselves? In the rush of life, anger and assumptions cloud our perception, pulling us away from the present moment. By asking “Who else is this person?” we open the door to surprising insights, deeper connection, and a clearer path forward.

In the rush to "choose our battles," we risk detaching not just from conflict but from connection itself. Detachment may feel safe, but it anesthetizes the heart, clouding our ability to see and respond clearly. True clarity and collaboration emerge when we let go of detachment and lean into connection.

Restlessness scatters our attention, pulling us away from the present moment. Yet focus isn’t about never losing attention—it’s about learning to return. By calming the storm of agitation, we uncover the clarity and presence needed to navigate life’s demands with wisdom and grace.

Doubt clouds the mind like suspended mud in water, whispering the story of “not enough.” But doubt isn’t a roadblock—it’s a guidepost. By naming it and embracing the wisdom of not knowing, we can move beyond limiting beliefs and find clarity and confidence on the Insightful Path.

In this post, I reflect on a powerful experience I had while on an approximate 5,500-kilometer solo walk across America, searching for purpose. One of the standout moments came in Sully, Iowa, where I encountered a 60-foot-tall sculpture made from over 200 welded wagon wheels, created by 90-year-old Leonard J. Maasdam. His untrained, intuitive approach to art inspired me to think about the nature of creativity—how it can live in all of us, regardless of formal training. This post explores how art, like Maasdam’s wheel tower, is not confined to galleries or schools; it’s something universal that can be experienced and created by anyone.

There’s a quiet, often overlooked truth about how we show up in the world: what we wear profoundly impacts the way we approach the tasks, challenges, and relationships that shape our professional lives. For many of us, the office, even if that office is at home, is more than just a physical space; it’s where we cultivate ideas, solutions, and contributions that reflect our values and sense of purpose. But before any of that can happen, we first need to prepare ourselves. And one of the most important ways to do that is by carefully considering what we wear.