Essays
Deep Life Essays
On Living More Deliberately.
Writing is how I make sense of what I’m thinking, what I see, and what it means. These essays reflect my ongoing exploration of identity, change, technology, resilience, attention, and craft — and how we can better understand and find our place in the modern world, living with more depth and intention.
Below you’ll find a complete collection of my essays. You can also browse my weekly newsletter, Deep Life Reflections, or search by keyword or theme.
I always welcome your thoughts or comments.
Essays
Resilience Under the Knife: My Journey Through Open-Heart Surgery as a Marathon Runner
A reflection of my unexpected battle with open-heart surgery—and the journey to recovery.
The Power of Optimism: Breaking Free From the Pull of Pessimism
The allure of doom and pessimism can trap us in negativity, but self-awareness and optimism are the keys to finding our path to personal growth.
Memory is less about recall and more about reinterpretation. And it gets more painful the more we understand.