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n this episode I will tell you why Jesus meant so much to me and why it was impossible for me to imagine life without him. I’ll go on to explain why I no longer focus on Jesus, even though there will alway be a part of me that loves him.

John Muir is famous for his love of nature, and especially the Sierras. If you have never read any of his writings, start with “The Wild Muir.” It’s a collection of most hair-raising tales.

Annie Dillard’s book, “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” also made a big impact on me, and for the same reason. Nature strips away our manufactured human existence and forces us to face Reality. No wonder we love her.

Viktor Frankl was a holocaust survivor who studied how people were able to survive in horrific conditions. I read his book, Man’s Search for Meaning, in High School and found it very helpful. I also touch on Camus’ books: The Plague and The Myth of Sisyphus in this video.

No single person has had more of an impact on my life than Emerson. I have read his essay “Self-Reliance” hundreds of times. Today I tell you why he means so much to me.

How to find belonging in a world that’s out to get you. I describe the third movement and show you a breathing exercise I use each morning to internalize a positive response to loneliness.

How to find motivation when you just want to quit. I describe the second movement and show you a breathing exercise I use each morning to internalize a positive response to longing.