Yay, Yeah, Whatever

I’ve written a few climbing posts recently – it’s like I pulled a thread and they started tumbling out. But really, I think it’s because there’s one story that has been niggling at me to come to the surface. So here it is. When I went to Everest Base camp in 2001, it was because … More Yay, Yeah, Whatever

Episode 21: A Creative Life with Elizabeth Wickham

I’m attributing the sparkle and shine that Elizabeth Wickham consistently exhibits to a quote from Pablo Picasso, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” She has led a truly creative life and it shows. Our recent conversation for the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast has just solidified that estimation. … More Episode 21: A Creative Life with Elizabeth Wickham

Is Life Fair?

Remember when we pondered if we Are We Wired for Fairness, with a surprising video showing… an unexpected story? (No point in ruining the surprise… It wouldn’t be fair :D) It came to mind when Esoterica brought up in a discussion of What Do We Have to Lose that bad things are going to happen, … More Is Life Fair?

Letting Go of Fear

I love this quote from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.  The first time I read it, I swear it pulsated with insight: The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross The MOST beautiful people in the world?  … More Letting Go of Fear