… that is “the work,” how our lived experiences contribute (or not), and have the the power to directly impact our world.

What’s holding us back isn’t the obstacle itself, any engineer will tell you that with enough leverage an obstacle can be moved. No, what’s holding us back is the belief that the obstacle has more power than we do.

Chemistry isn’t just in the classroom or the lab; it’s in the kitchen, in the harvest, and in the roots we roast.

When toeing the line of a 100 mile foot race two things are certain: it’s going to take longer than you think, and you’re going to have change along the way. Perhaps more important than the obvious skillset of fitness that’s trained for are the underlying mental skills you develop along the way. Things like learning to deal with discomfort, reframing your internal dialogue, problem solving, accepting help, and expecting the weird are all part of a successful 100 mile race. 

The power of loss exposed parts of me I didn’t know existed; there’s a monster within us all.