The Toughest Months of My Life & My First Puppy
Sharing about one of the most difficult experiences of my life, and the joy and meaning I've found in my new best bud.
How I Found Spirituality and Why I Like Buddhism
How a desperate search for guidance in high school led me to where I am today. Buddhism, The Bible, Alan Watts & more.
I’m Relearning How to Embrace Tears, Sadness, and Loneliness
I’ve been numbing myself to some difficult feelings. Now, I’m trying to lean into sadness and loneliness when they come up, and to feel them fully.
How I’m Finding New Levels of Self-Acceptance
I’ve stumbled upon a sense of self-acceptance that I’ve struggled to find for my entire life, and at an unexpected time.
When you Feel Like Giving in, Give Yourself to Others Instead
What if—instead of “giving in” to urges, addictions, & distractions—we we gave our time, energy, and resources in service to others?
Book Reflection: The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
Mythology, heroes, struggle, adventure & bliss. Reflecting on a book that was immensely helpful in understanding and making sense of my self, my purpose, and my journey through life.
My First Real Vacation & Contemplating The Purpose of Travel
3 Days of food poisoning (or a flu?), while on vacation, sent my mind to some weird places and led me to reflect on the purpose of travelling.
I Wish I Were A Genius but I’m not: Why I’m Writing Book Reflections
I’ve decided to start writing reflection pieces on some of my favourite books of all time. I wrote this post to explain why.
Setting My Intentions for 2024
Writing, compassion, screen time, masculinity, feminism, alcohol & drugs, money, service and more.
My Year in Review: 2023
Sharing some highs and lows from the business and my personal life. Reflection, learnings, and curiosities. Favourite books, movies, and photos of 2023 and more.
When We Feel Stuck: and a Few Ideas for Getting Unstuck
I’ve spent the last year+ feeling stuck and struggling to develop a consistent writing practice. This is me thinking on how to get UNstuck and sharing a few things that have worked for me in the past.
Life Update: Alcohol and Me
A reflection on the last two months, a fun video, and a reevaluation of my relationship with alcohol.
Things That I Love
An exploration of a bunch of things I love like: Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Animé, dinner with friends, rap, coffee, and salmon sashimi.
How Joining a Peer Support Group Transformed My Life
A reflection on how eight years as part of a men’s peer support group has improved my personal and professional life, and why I think more people need this type of group in their life.
What’s On Your (my) Mind?
Quick musings on spiritual warriorhood, love, prayer, and Toronto vs Halifax while on a flight to Chicago
“Can You Handle This?”: I Nearly Broke Down
I talk about a recent experience of intense overwhelm, and how I managed with the help of my therapist, my team, and focusing on what was within my control.
I’m Going to Speak at My Old Jr. High About Mental Health
I’ve been asked to come back to my old Jr. High School to speak to gym filled with 600 kids about mental health and I’m really excited about it.
The Opposite of Fear is Love
When we move past our fears and ego, we find creativity, love, and connection on the other side. I explore this idea, and my experiences battling to overcome my fears, in this blog post.
30 Lessons From 30 Years of Life
Sharing some of the most important lessons I’ve learned about life, business, friendship, wellness etc.