Craftsmanship: The Marriage of Love and Labor
The creative process is rarely a straight line. Sometimes it’s a wave or a zigzag or a Jeremy Bearimy-shaped purgatory. (I see you, Good Place fans!) It may have fits and starts, or…
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Perfectionism: I went looking for a god. What I found was a monster.
I’ve been struggling long and hard with procrastination. After a period of prolific productivity, I found myself unable to finish anything, especially creative work. I filed for a tax extension…
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The Heart of Dionysus Beats in San Francisco: An Interview with Dr. Craig Chalquist
When I first arrived in San Francisco in 1996, the city welcomed me with open arms, immediately providing me with a job, a place to live, and most importantly, a…
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Mythology Meets Coaching: Change Your Perspective, Transform Your Life
Artwork by Phil Jimenez Over the past few months, I’ve been studying two subjects simultaneously. The first is Greek and Roman Mythology with Professor Peter Struck. The second is Co-Active…
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Danae’s Golden Shower
Danae was the beautiful daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos. One day, King Acrisius set off for Delphi, seeking a prophecy from the Oracle. Danae loved her…
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Titian’s Poesie: Ovid’s Metamorphoses Captured in Oil
This weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting Boston for the first time ever! After 46 years of sharing a name with the East Coast’s iconic Bean Town, Boston finally…
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Today is Monday. What Does That Even Mean?
A common theme in this time defined by COVID-19 is that no one seems to be able to track what day it is. Facebook and Twitter are awash with memes…
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Mythic Mother's Day
The Greek goddesses may have been incredibly powerful feminine forces — but generally, they were terrible mothers. Enjoy this ten-minute journey into primordial motherhood and feel better about your own…
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Janus: Reflection, Presence, and Perspective
Every year, when January rolls around, my interest in the history and mythology of our calendar peaks. After 300 days of March, I was particularly glad for this January to…
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Capturing Kairos
Seizing Opportunity by the Hair “You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and…
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Secrets of the Starbucks Siren
Who is she? Where did she come from and what can she teach us? Chances are that when you hear the word “coffee,” a particular green and white logo comes…
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The Four Functions of Myth
The Four Functions of Myth “Myth is much more important and true than history. History is just journalism, and you know how reliable that is.” — Joseph Campbell In my coaching,…
