resilience + belief = goalMidway through the second climb after leaving O’Cebreiro, I was cursing the author of my guidebook, who had left out vitally important...
el camino de santiagoEl Camino de Santiago is one of the world’s great pilgrimage routes and also a UNESCO World Heritage site, with monuments of historical...
mindfulness + languageMindfulness is defined as a state of active, open attention on the present moment. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and...
self-acceptanceSelf-acceptance is the key to acting authentically versus defensively. For me, this is especially apparent when I write. Writing is the...
nonattachmentFavorite Things Few things will put you back in the present moment like a taste of your favorite thing. For me, it is yummy avocado. But...
self-knowledgeNecessities of Life How well do you know yourself and what you need? Not all of us are blessed with the ability to drop out of life for a...
equanimityTechnical Difficulties Something happens, and it doesn’t feel good. A laptop crashes, an opportunity does not work out, someone dear...