Despite my desire for zen-like calm, I’ve been deeply affected by the unsettling US election and the endless stream of hard-to-believe news stories. Sometimes, I…
When I reflect on my time in academia, I realize I was drawn to the sense of order it promised—the structure of syllabi, assignments lined…
Years ago, I found myself in the Art Barn at Esalen Institute, sitting on a stool, painting a paper mache mask. I had originally signed…
I’ve always been drawn to simplicity. There’s something pure and grounding about it—a way to return to what matters most. And yet, my mind has…
I grew up in a hardworking Norwegian farming family in the Midwest, where practicality was a way of life. This mindset is etched into my…
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