Recently, I came across a thought-provoking quote by Charlie Munger. Munger attributed the saying, “Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself,” to his old boss. Intrigued, I did some digging and found that this quote is actually credited to Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR). Although the quote resonated with me, its…

At 3 a.m. on July 15th. I was lingering in the hypnagogic state of consciousness, the liminal space, the area of tranquil calm and peace, separating wakefulness and sleep, when the peaceful silence was disturbed by a non-alarming, clear male voice that said, ‘July 31st is the day’. My eyes…

“The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is.” This profound statement is a quote from Eckhart Tolle’s ‘The Power of Now.’ In his book, Tolle suggests that the true power of the present moment…

“The greatest gift you can give is presence.” This profound statement is from ‘You Are Held In Love,’ a book I wrote for my children following a ten-day silent meditation. The realization of this truth dawned on me years later during lunch with a friend. …

As long as you are seen separate from me I have not recognized myself completely, for it is only after the idea of ‘me’ vanishes that I have truly seen…

I Am an angel floating in the sea of its being. I Am the waves of love in the endless sea of despair. I Am the shimmering light of the sun piercing the darkest of dawn. I Am the nothing and something that’s wrapped up in it. I Am the…

I recently joined the engineering team at Zenith, a fast-paced tech company in the midst of transforming its corporate culture. Neiman, a towering figure, directs the team, achieving this position through his technical acumen and old-school perseverance. In fact, he is familiar with and most likely designed all of the…

“Chef, this meal tastes like it’s already been prayed over!” I shared with Chef Nick Martinkovic at Noah’s Cupboard, the intimate restaurant in Weston, Missouri, just a short drive from the Kansas City airport. The first bite of pierogi hit my taste buds with a familiar yet indescribable flavor. …

On an early spring morning, my wife, Kim, and I ventured through the woods. Fresh green leaves were emerging, signaling the end of winter’s starkness. The path, damp from morning dew, was lined with rocks, creating pockets for the moist earth. As we descended a steep section of the path…