There are those that know conversations don’t have to be spoken. Anyone with a pet can understand that. But what about a plant? Can’t they speak with us too? Why couldn’t a plant love us back? In 2019, to commit more deeply to my Zen practice, I relinquished my comfortable…

An essay & discussion questions I proposed for my Anthropology of Sound class when I was a Master’s Candidate. Summary Classen’s mission is to make a case for sensory anthropology and sensory ways of knowing. She wants to convince her audience that every culture has a sensory model based on its…

This essay on the life & theories of Pierre Bourdieu was written for my Anthropology Theory class when I was a Master’s candidate. In courses of study that center on the ideas of others, as students we are encouraged to hide behind intellectual spelunking expeditions for the truth of the…

An essay written for my Theory of Applied Anthropology course during my time as a Master’s candidate. The intention of this essay is to present an alternative format to scholarly writings that seek to angrily explain Decolonization in a belittling way, rather than inviting demonstration in a participatory way. “No…

Recovery is possible! — Mindfulness practice has been a vital tool in my effort to transform addictive urges into healthy behaviors. Many traveling alongside me on this SMART Recovery journey are also drawn to Mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness is even recommended in the SMART Recovery Handbook. From the stories shared through our online Zoom meetings…

Resituating Romance & Friendships — There is no other person who can fully understand and know us. Each of us, alone, is the only one who can give this to ourselves. …

How to effect a smidgeon of social change through seemingly small acts — You may feel that your job isn’t very relevant to the social issues our society is facing. The structural issues at play in your workplace may seem so big that you feel helpless to make a difference. …

“Lord I have tried to practice like the earth. The earth is wide and open and has the capacity to receive, embrace, and transform. …