This blog post is a reminder to myself as much as it is a message to you. Hang. In. There. Just hang in there, man. As I go through yet another stage of what I assume is a mid-life crisis, I have to constantly talk myself out of listening to the vitriolic, self-loathing voice in… Continue reading Hang In There
Tag: mental state
Religion of the Mind
Growing up a Star Wars fanatic, I became obsessed with the idea of “the Force” at an early age. The idea that there exists a mystical energy field that controls my destiny was one that I felt compelled to explore. So when I later discovered Daoism and its promise of absolute principle underlying the entire… Continue reading Religion of the Mind
On Contemplating Death
We Westerners don’t have a very good relationship with death. We avoid talking about it. Children are shielded from it. Lots of folks try to pretend it doesn’t even happen. And then it does. And we’re left devastated. The cycle of life has uprooted me several times over the years, and I am always left… Continue reading On Contemplating Death
Fish Out of Water
Human beings did not evolve to live in the 21st century. Our instincts are to be among the wild. To hunt. To forage. To migrate. We were meant to be one with our surroundings. I don’t think Mother Nature found it necessary that we know the opinions of a million strangers simply by looking at… Continue reading Fish Out of Water
Purpose
Purpose has been on my mind lately. What is my purpose? Do I have one? Does everyone have one? For the last decade, as a trainer, I woke up every morning knowing exactly what my purpose was: to help others be as physically fit as possible. Everything I did in life revolved around my identity… Continue reading Purpose
First Batch of Limited Edition Prints
Just in time for the holiday season, I am offering limited edition prints of three unique paintings. The print run on these works is quite small, at just 15 each, so get these before they are gone forever! For free shipping within the United States, please use coupon PRINTFREESHIPPING at checkout. For international customers, though… Continue reading First Batch of Limited Edition Prints
Sober October
I first heard of “Sober October” many years ago while listening to the Joe Rogan Experience. It was something Joe and his friends did once a year where they abstained from drugs and alcohol for an entire month while also making it a requirement to work out every day. Meant as a reset for the… Continue reading Sober October
The Illusion of Pure Bliss
As we all navigate through the media drenched world of the 21st century, one thing to keep at the forefront of all thought is that social media is highly curated. What we see is not always the complete story. In fact, I’d argue that it’s just a fraction of the story — a tiny slice… Continue reading The Illusion of Pure Bliss
Noise
When I work on a piece very rarely do I see it all the way through, from start to finish, in one sitting. In general, I work on four or five different projects at a time — all in different stages of development.
The Struggle Is Real
For me, art has always been about joy. I create things because doing so makes me feel good. It makes me smile. It soothes my nerves and keeps me calm. Much of my life has been spent in the throes of chaos and it has been in…