leadership
Sitting Next to the Corn Nut Man
I’ve been going to church again lately and it’s been weird. The other day I sat next to a man who was eating Corn Nuts. I don’t like corn nuts, I don’t like the smell, the idea, the taste, nothing.…
Awkward!
Recently I was at an event and I felt awkward, like being on a first date. Remember that feeling? Do I fit in? Can I be myself? Am I trying to be something I’m not? I had that uncomfortable feeling…
Humble Pie
Hello friends, This week I have felt weak and strong but I’ve been eating humble pie. Weak, because I don’t have a job, the one I had was not a great fit and so we parted ways. Strong because I…
Life of Pi, Religion and Suffering in the World
Welcome back, you belong here. I’m writing a paper on “Film, Religion and the problem of Evil in the World”, quick and easy topic I know. I’m not done with it yet, but the main idea I’m working from is…
Leadership In My Bones and Michael Jordan
I was reading an article on Phil Jackson’s book “11 Rings: The Soul of Success” (great title, btw) where Phil compares MJ to Kobe, he writes: "He [Kobe] talked a good game, but he’d yet to experience the cold truth…
I Used to Cry at Bath Time and Other Thoughts on Anxiety
I don’t remember, but my mom tells me I used to cry every night before taking a bath. She also tells me I used to be afraid of the ocean and that I’d start sweating like a pig at just…
Spring Days
I love spring in LA, it’s a beautiful time to play baseball, run, eat, be with friends or alone reading a great book. I’m loving today as I read through the story of Jesus hanging out with people far from…