Like anything else, it takes practice to cultivate happiness. — We all want more happiness. Those who are already happy would like to be even happier. A life filled with happiness is a worthwhile goal and readily achievable. But happiness isn’t just about the big things. …

Learning to listen to nature’s arboreal allies — For several years, one of my favorite daily rituals has been taking a walk through our property’s cathedral-like aspen grove intricately interspersed with majestic Douglas-fir trees. These arboreal walks sustain and enliven each day, from the buttery, yellow-leafed spring to the frosty, snow-covered winter. As I recently weaved my way…

From the depths of my soul to the expansiveness of your heart, thank you — Two weeks ago, as I prepared for a four-day Nature Immersion (camping and spending every precious, sun-drenched moment outside), I had one of the worst, most excruciating headaches that I’d had in years. …

A drama-filled social experiment ensues — There’s a high-pitched howl outside. It sounds like a coyote communicating with the other members of the pack to establish territory — a measure one might find echoed on Netflix’s messy third season of Love Is Blind, where territory becomes an issue. …

That nebulous yearning for something beyond the scope of reality — In the fruitful underbrush of the mind, swirling with luxuriant, wild tangles, I find myself longing to write creatively, to tap into something that hasn’t been repeated a thousand times over. Articles such as “These Morning Habits Changed My Life” or “I Made $10k in One Hour From This Genius…

And here’s a snapshot of what I’ve been up to — There’s been a kaleidoscope of experiences, and I am excited to reconnect with the magnanimous community on Medium and write this article. I thought about sharing one of those “helpful” articles on life and what it means to be human, but honestly felt like that might be odd after a…

Butterflies were electrified and light bulbs glowed without visible power — Nikola Tesla was one of the most radical rule-breakers of science and is considered by many as the greatest inventor in human history. …

When we give our animals what they need, they return that love tenfold. — When you hear the words “pit bull,” you may think of a menacing or aggressive dog from some sensationalized headline — but that could not be further from the truth. For over 100 years, pit bulls — a breed that humans created — have fallen victim to a negative reputation…

If you're wondering, you probably are. — Do you regularly experience instances that can’t be explained or rationalized? Maybe you wonder if you have psychic abilities, but you aren’t quite sure. Chances are that if you are asking the question, “am I psychic?”, then you probably have extrasensory abilities to predict, sense, or know things. What is a psychic? A psychic…