by AoA | Jan 9, 2025 | Core Identity Exploration
A wise man once told me, “this is important training for even more intense times to come.” Richard had a cheeky smile as he said that. And that’s really stuck with me over the years. He was referring to post-traumatic growth, more or...
by AoA | Jan 2, 2025 | Practical Applications & Embodiment
Is it cliché to say that the beginning of the year demands a new you? There’s a collective agreement subscribed to by billions of people around the world who treat the start of a new year as THE time for new beginnings. I lean toward the idea that the Spring...
by AoA | Dec 19, 2024 | Practical Applications & Embodiment
As 2024 wraps up, I’ve been reflecting on the year that was and looking forward to what 2025 might be. As this is a great time for fresh starts, it’s clear (statistically) that there’s something fundamentally wrong with New Year’s resolutions. We tend to focus...
by AoA | Dec 12, 2024 | Core Identity Exploration
The recent assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has triggered a wave of interesting public reaction. Confusion, outrage, admiration. In a way, I understand this. When systems feel immovable and frustrations run really deep, it’s human to admire...
by AoA | Dec 12, 2024 | Core Identity Exploration
Throughout my time in the military, especially in sniper school, I learned the skill of patience. I quickly realized that rushing, overreacting, or letting urgency take over almost always resulted in big mistakes. Now, patience isn’t just about waiting....
