Two decades of handling driftwood has taught me that erosion is nothing more than observable change. There’s no difference between the weathering of organic matter, the shifting of the shoreline, or the altering of a relationship.

Overachieving habits, no matter how productive they seem, are really just tactics for managing emotional trauma. They might make us effective artists, heroic parents, or strong leaders, but the tough business of loving and advocating for ourselves is the real work that needs to be done.

If you are in pain, this post is for you…Today, I listened to @babaramdass talk about suffering (thanks to my friend @theresagorski). His words changed everything. He explained that nature is unfolding all the time, even through us.

On the other side of trauma is the opportunity to tinker with our mindset. Despair can linger for months if we let it, but eventually we learn to find little beams of light through the rubble, despite what’s taken place...

If you've ever found yourself barely breathing, exhausted from the flood that won't end, I feel you. The struggle is real, and the apprehension can be paralyzing. But while it may seem like fear is what's holding you under water, it's more likely self-doubt...

My closest pals and I believe a little introspection is a good thing. It’s through any kind of self-reflection that we eventually make peace with change. Of course, some change is more dramatic than others, and I am no stranger to the fear...

I’ve been calling myself an artist for over 35 years, but only recently have I felt like one. After chasing big dreams and placing thousands of my creations into customer’s hands, I’ve finally figured out that it’s not the volume of work I sell or the awards I receive...

Sometimes we forget how important it is to slow down. My mother (and my mother-in-law) pleaded with me for years about this issue. But I never realized what a toll the fast pace was taking on my mental health until it all came crashing down...