TRAIL ESSAYS
Writing for people walking their own path—one truth, one insight, one moment of courage at a time.
Welcome.
This is where I explore the ideas behind my work—authenticity, presence, resilience, nature, and what it means to build a life that feels like your own.
These aren’t quick tips or social-media sound bites. Each essay is a deeper exploration: part story, part reflection, part trail marker for anyone trying to live with more clarity, courage, and connection.
Think of these as open windows into the inner work we rarely talk about, but all navigate.
If my book Wander is the long walk, these essays are the lookout points—the places where we pause, take stock, and see ourselves a little more clearly.
Take your time. Find what you need. And may something here meet you exactly where you are on your path.
What the Next Generation Needs Most
The next generation doesn’t need fixing—they need adults who are fully here. A reflection on presence, modeling, and the quiet power of showing up for the next generation.
Five Years Clear
Five years alcohol-free. Not as a challenge or reset—but as a conscious choice toward clarity, presence, and a life lived in alignment. A reflection on how far I’ve come—and why that matters.
The Wisdom of Discomfort
Discomfort isn’t something to escape—it’s something to listen to. A reflection on why the feelings we avoid are often the ones guiding us toward growth and authenticity.
Grit Without the Grind Culture
Resilience isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about expanding your capacity to break open and rebuild stronger.
The Antidote to an Overstimulated Life
A reflection on why being overstimulated isn’t inevitable—and how presence brings you back to yourself.
Authenticity at Work
Authenticity at work isn’t a slogan—it’s a practice. A look at how real culture change happens from the inside out.
The Myth of Finding Yourself
Maybe you’re not lost—maybe you’re simply unfinished. A reframing of self-discovery as something we build, not something we find.
The Way Home
Nature has been guiding human healing for centuries. This essay explores what the natural world knows—and what modern life made us forget.
Presence Is the New Productivity
What if the key to better work—and a better life—is slowing down? A reflection on why presence matters more than speed.
The Quiet Rebellion of Being Yourself
A deeper look at why authenticity is the quiet, radical choice our world needs—and how clarity, courage, and connection help us live more aligned.