It’s hard to make a platitude about being human without automatic arrogance. The human experience is incredibly varied in its expression and what is true for one person is often not for another. What is, however, universal is our capacity for awareness. Perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of the human

I often reflect on how flossing changed my life. A few years ago I was in a deeply challenging place.  My startup was falling apart, an investor who had given me over half a million dollars was threatening to sue me, and I was on the verge of personal bankruptcy.

I learned computer programming in college.  What I liked most about it was that I could create something out of nothing.  It felt very rewarding to be able to do so. One of my best friends was a programming wizard.  He was the guy that could solve anybody’s coding challenge

I often reflect on humility.  Of all the developments in my life, this is one I am most grateful for.  Yet, it is a virtue that remains ever elusive and unfolding. The dictionary definition of humility is “a modest or low view of one’s own importance.”  This always gave me

A few years ago I created an art collection inspired by an experience I had while on a ten day silent meditation retreat. At one point, I had a vision of a nuclear mushroom cloud with the words SAT NAM overlaid on it. Sat Nam is the main word that

As I’ve deepened my meditation practice I’ve found the concept of holding space to be deeply transformative. I can describe holding space best as listening deeply and giving the other person room to express themselves. When I feel this quality of presence from another person, I am uplifted. Holding space