In the simplest sense of physical fitness, human-powered physical activity, especially in the outdoors, is essential to living well. We have to move and use our bodies, and far more so than most of us are in the habit of doing. One of the key reasons is that “exercise” is terribly boring. I grew up… Continue reading Life is Outside
Category: manifesto
I’m Here to Tell The Truth
I’m here to tell the truth. First of all, I’m here to tell the truth about my own life, about what I have done and experienced. What has happened has happened, and if we try to hide it by not speaking, we are denying our self expression. Speaking the truth of our experience is one… Continue reading I’m Here to Tell The Truth
Alcohol is Obsolete
What I’ve learned from my own experience is that alcohol, “alcoholic” and “alcolholism” are all obsolete.We’ve learned a lot about alcohol in recent years. We’re coming to understand it in the context of modern neuroscience and holistic well-being, and that it affects us all in the same basic ways.Wanting to be your full self is… Continue reading Alcohol is Obsolete