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...
Anger as a tool

Anger as a tool

Anger gets a bad rap, but like a lot of things, that’s a matter of personal opinion. Me, I think of anger as different from more intrinsic feelings like sadness or joy. Instead, anger is more like a tool that has three primary functions: To “protect” us from...