Writing and reflections
This is a collection of reflections, notes, and inspirations drawn from my ongoing relationship with aliveness.
You can read in any order, linger where something resonates, or simply notice what stirs as you move through the words.
If you’d like these reflections to arrive over time, the newsletter offers regular, quiet updates.
What I’m Noticing: The Tension Between Safety and Visibility
What I’m Noticing: Connecting with Aliveness
The Self-Improvement Trap
Noticing Without Identifying
What Wisdom Traditions Noticed Long Ago
Pleasure as a Portal
Breath as a Way of Listening
Why Safety Matters for Change
What I Mean by ‘Aliveness’
Staying With Discomfort (Without Forcing Change)
Why Growth Doesn’t Respond to Pressure
Why Inner Relationship Matters
What If Nothing Is Missing?
Reconnecting with Aliveness as a Gay Man
Listening to Aliveness in Intergenerational Relationships
Just for now
In this poem, Faulds invites us to lay down the weight we bear, feel the grounding embrace of the earth, and allow the breath to dissolve barriers to truth. The verses inspire a temporary liberation, a boundless, awakened state that redefines our perception of the world.
Invitation
In "Invitation," by Mary Oliver, she paints a vivid picture of goldfinches engaged in a spirited symphony, their melodies not driven by competition but by sheer delight and gratitude for the gift of life.
Life is Magic
In this short video by Green Renaissance, a poet describe his connection to the magic of life. “Magic, magic, magic - I am part of magic. What more could I ask for?”
A Cupboard Full of Tools
The piece challenges the notion of a one-size-fits-all solution in the realm of productivity techniques (and perhaps your entire life). The absence of a master key liberates you to experiment and choose what serves you best in the journey of improving your life.
The Healing Time
Persha Gertler's poem "The Healing Time" invites readers to witness a transformative journey as we navigate the intersections of past denials, acknowledging untended wounds and embracing the healing process.