Why I do what I do

Why I do what I do

I came across a quote the other day that perfectly sums up why I do what I do. It’s from Joseph Campbell, the guy known for The Hero with a Thousand Faces/Hero’s Journey and The Power of Myth, etc.: “If you want to help the world, teach people how to...
Reframing “resistance”

Reframing “resistance”

One problem I have with the concept of “resistance” is that most discussions don’t differentiate between reasons why we may be reluctant to do something. How do you know when “resistance” is an ephemeral fear to be overcome, and when is it your gut telling you...
Love in the Time of Violence

Love in the Time of Violence

I made the mistake of watching one of the videos showing the murder of Renee Good. No, “mistake” isn’t the right word, but the fact that it’s the first word that came to mind makes me realize how much I am being called to step up. ∾•∾•∾•∾•∾ I’m very sensitive to...
Are you an ambivert?

Are you an ambivert?

I see people talking about Introversion vs Extroversion as if those terms represent facts about energy management. They don’t. They’re a descriptive model. You know the phrase, “All models are wrong, but some of them are useful”—? At the point a model...