
Following the Wheel of the Year
How observing the changing seasons can slow down time, and create a deeper appreciation for life.


Same Hike, Different Life | Ten Years of Growth on the Trail
10 years later, I returned to the trail that began my life of adventure.

How 30 Days of Forest Bathing Changed My Life
A simple practice may be the key to slowing down, lowering stress, and reconnecting with our inner selves.

A Delightfully De-optimized Morning Routine
Sick of ridiculous morning routines, I decide to simplify and de-optimize my own. The results are surprising.

Learning to Climb (With a Fear of Heights)
To overcome my fear of heights, I tie myself to a rope and climb high enough to die.

The Nature of Friendship (A Lughnasadh Story)
A life's worth is measured in the amount of laughter with friends.

Life Moves On
A meditation on life, awe, and loss on a frozen March night under the full moon.

The Effects of a 10-Day Tech Sabbath
In an attempt to slow down and regain my focus, I went as long as I could without staring at my screens.


Why I’m Living the Slow & Strenuous Life
A raw, personal, honest introduction to my Slow & Strenuous project.