by Melissa Owens | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
It probably comes as no surprise that we are shaped by those around us. Even the most independent, original, and free-spirited man out there is deeply informed by his family, friends, peers, community, country of origin, etc. We may be singular, but the influences on...
by Melissa Owens | Apr 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
The world around us is not messing around. Every day, every week, every alert brings something new to our attention. Our lives and futures seem to constantly shift, and it can be a full time job just to keep up. Like it or not, we are on the move. (Even if you do...
by Melissa Owens | Mar 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
What does wisdom look and sound like? All of us have voices, ideas, and practices which influence us in ways we may never fully appreciate. We have our favorite sources – ones we like, trust, or match our particular flavor or view of the world. Some of them are...
by Melissa Owens | Feb 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
What does “enough” look like? After a long day at the beach, a big holiday meal, or one too many painful experiences, you might feel like you’ve had enough. Yet we often operate as if we can never have enough. If only we had more vacation days, time, success,...
by Melissa Owens | Jan 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
How does this new year stack up against the rest? Perhaps you begin with a clear sense of what you wanted. Maybe you have a general hope for something better, different, or more of the same. You might even look to sources of wisdom and advice for that magic key that...
by Melissa Owens | Dec 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Mr. Pearl sat by the fire on a cold December morning. A cup of coffee in his hand, his favorite album on vinyl, his phone switched off, and (for now) no one interrupting. In other words, perfection. It had been a busy, almost overwhelming week, between the end of year...