Temporary

At some point in time, this was all covered in water. Looking down at the snow-capped Rockies, somewhere over Colorado, I’m reminded that this was once the bottom …

No Alarms

The first thing I did when we arrived at Caye Caulker, was to ceremoniously delete my alarm. It’s not often that I travel for the sole purpose of …

Not Your Past

You aren’t your past. We so often dwell on the mistakes we made. Sometimes worse, we define ourselves by our past achievements, continually praising ourselves for something we …

Different Eyes

“Your eyes are different.” These were the first words my uncle said to me after I arrived home from my first year travelling abroad. That was many years …

Surprise Money

I use a separate wallet for travel. And at the end of each trip, I never clean it out. It’s an unintentional habit that always brings a surprise …

Relinquish

There’s something so calming about giving up control and putting your fate in the hands of the gods. Sometimes it comes in the form of trust, other times …

Fanatical

I’ve never been a sports guy. Occasionally I’ll hop on the Oilers bandwagon when they’re in the playoffs but that’s about it. The comradery makes it exciting. Aside …

Questioning Belief

If you have a strong belief in something, spend a few minutes researching the opposing view. So much of our time is spent in an echo chamber. Who …

Straws

The camel’s knees are nearly buckling, and its back is ready to snap. It can’t take any more. We often talk about the breaking point, the moment everything …

Loss

At 6, I didn’t understand. At 10, I couldn’t process. At 14, I was confused. At 17, I felt robbed. And over the years since, I’ve felt it …