In 1919, representatives from France, US, Great Britain, Italy, and Germany gathered together. The purpose? Establish peace, end WWI. From this meeting the Treaty of Versailles was born. An agreement that included ample territorial concessions, and reparations assessed at 132 billion gold marks. Some said it was too harsh, while others said it was too lenient. In short,…

In the great midwest a trip to Minnesota is warranted. There you will find a wood chopping/carving competitions, and artwork made from seeds. If your adventures lead north east to Maine you’ll find a fisherman fair where participants compete in activities from jumping across lobster crates in the ocean, unloading and reloading traps, and other…

Equanimity; mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. How many steps are you away from it? Are you holding yourself short of that space? Photo by Gantas Vaičiulėnas on Unsplash.

The hardest seasons of our life often bring forth the best growth. The tears, the hurt, the resolution and self discovery – often what we wouldn’t choose ourselves. And for good reason, it’s our inclination to want easy things. But what if we chose the hard? How would the person 3 years from now be…

Under bellowing facades there’s a common thread, a string of humanity that runs through the veins of you and me. Under it all, do you choose to see? Photo by Universal Eye on Unsplash.