Part of me enjoys the absurdity and showmanship associated with campaigns, and part of me is aghast at the lack of decorum. In politics, it can be difficult to find moments of civil discourse.
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The Spirit of Gratitude
Last week, Pope Francis offered many words of advice and reflection to the millions of people he addressed. Of all the topics he covered, his comments on gratitude at spoke to me the most.
Convincing the World
A few weeks ago, on an unseasonably warm day, I was wandering through Seward, Alaska and ran into President Barack Obama at the local gelato shop. Yes, that President Barack Obama.
The Cost of Underinsurance
Recently, I advised a friend that he should see a doctor for a suspicious mole on his back, but he ultimately decided that, despite being insured, he was not going to be able to afford the procedure to get it removed.
Disconnecting to Reconnect
I went on a road trip with a good friend, and we challenged ourselves to leave technology behind. With an atlas and a phone for emergency use only, we set off to reconnect in a more meaningful way.
The Crippling Cost of Care
Four months ago, on the second run of a beautiful spring morning at Winter Park, I ran full force into a tree going over 30 miles an hour on my snowboard.
Cultural Caregiving
It was Christmas Eve 2007, and I was spending the night in a hospital room, but there was no other place that I wanted to be. My mother and I set up chairs with blankets next to my grandfather’s bed as we took turns watching over him.
Living with Purpose
Typically, the only time we talk about a life purpose is when it’s something elevated—something that adds great value to the world: caring for the sick, saving the environment, or ending hunger, for example.
Brave New Conversations
I’m white. All my ancestors came from one western European country or another, and I don’t tan in the sun—I just burn. I’ve never been discriminated against because of the color of my skin.
The Evolution of Social Movements
My wife and I have been married five years, but haven’t signed a marriage license. We didn’t feel it was right to reap the benefits when some of our friends and family weren’t offered that same right.