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The Dark Night Is Part of Me Now
October 4, 2026
The Dark Night of the Soul is not a season of life you go through. It is part of yourself you learn to embrace.

I Go Alone Because I Love Her
September 27, 2026
People ask me why I go like going to the wilderness alone. It’s the same reason that go on dates alone with my wife: intimacy. I love her.

13 Tips from a Mountain on Facing Life’s Mountains
September 20, 2026
13 tips about taking on the mountains in your life from an actual mountain as I make my way up.

I Go to the Wilderness to Wrestle with Monsters
September 13, 2026
I normally hide from life’s hard truths. The mountains force me to face them. It’s uncomfortable but good for me.

Am I a Narcissist? Some Think So.
September 6, 2026
There is a difference between trusting yourself and being a narcissist.

When Things Go Wrong
August 30, 2026
Flat tire on the way to the Sierras! It’s easy to practice acceptance when life is going the way you want it to. It’s not so easy when things go wrong.