What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters. Compared to what lies within us. – EmersonWhen we find ourselves in the depths of an adventure, a challenge or an emotion, the topography of our environment can be an unwelcome distraction. Get a promotion, win the lotto, announce that you’re considering a…

The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running.Running has been an important meditation practice for much of my adult life. There is no high like a runner’s high. When the endorphins are flowing, new ideas seem to flow with them. And a regular commitment to cardiovascular activity has…

The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running.Running has been an important meditation practice for much of my adult life. There is no high like a runner’s high. When the endorphins are flowing, new ideas seem to flow with them. And a regular commitment to cardiovascular activity has…

Friends!Your kind words for my humble Monday Motivator have been truly inspiring. Writing these short essays each week is a labor of love for me.I have enough of these tomes down on paper to fill a small book and will be publishing them under the title “The Spartan Life”.Most authors seek quotes from famous names…

Friends!Your kind words for my humble Monday Motivator have been truly inspiring. Writing these short essays each week is a labor of love for me.I have enough of these tomes down on paper to fill a small book and will be publishing them under the title “The Spartan Life”.Most authors seek quotes from famous names…

I’ve been seriously reconnecting with my running these past few weeks. The cooler fall mornings have arrived and with tools like RunKeeper and an iPod GPS, the real time feedback you get is great.That’s if you can get out of bed, get stretched and get out the front door.We’ve created a society that expects improved…