Moments come and go. But some moments hold more weight than others, shaping important parts of who we are. For me, taking pictures is a practice that allows me to better observe myself, others, and the world around me. …

Moments come and go. But some moments hold more weight than others, shaping important parts of who we are. For me, taking pictures is a practice that allows me to better observe myself, others, and the world around me. …

When some people hear about where I live, I’m always a little surprised at the comments they make about my living in an isolated fashion. Their underlying belief is clear: isolation is unhealthy. Human beings are social animals, and most every great thing we have produced resulted from collaboration. One…

It was midday, but the thick cumulus clouds made noon look more like dusk, with its low light and muted colors. Work was busy, and I just wanted to get away from the computer. …

Deeply rooted in space and time…

In Gladiator’s opening scene, Maximus is daydreaming while walking through a wheat field, lightly brushing his hand against the golden grain. We soon learn Maximus is on a stark battlefield. Even so, he has the presence of mind to notice a small bird perched on a nearby branch. …

Summer is in full effect. Yesterday, I read a news article that said it was the hottest day ever recorded. And while temperatures in North Carolina seem milder than other southern states, the humidity is intense enough to make you wonder if you are hiking or swimming through the forest…

Walking through the forest trails is my most relaxing, refreshing, and rejuvenating habit. When I need a break from the computer, or stress is building, I know it’s time to step outside and head into the woods. The woods are a peculiar place to relax. When you feel overwhelmed or…

I began practicing the martial arts when I was a small child. For years, I trained hard, practicing late at night in a garage my parents transformed into my own personal dojo. There, I would punch and kick for hours and hours every day. …