Random Thoughts


Building Resilience By Turning Off Technology – Part 4

Turn off the technology.   For at least one hour per day, switch off all technology. This time might be used to complete mundane tasks; to read; or simply to relax. Throughout history, man has been able to cope without […]


Resilience, Getting Up – Part 2

Batman Begins is one of my favorite movies and contains a powerful statement when young Bruce asks, “Why do we fall?” The reply is simple yet profound. “So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” Learning to get up and […]


Resilience, Learning From Mistakes – Part 1 2

Have the clouds liquified and settled on the sand? Or have I taken another imperfect picture in an imperfect world? As individuals we need to accept our imperfections and shortcomings. We need to stop striving to be everything for everyone. […]


Happy New Years To You!

I took this picture days ago as my daughter and I drew silly pictures in Kailua sands. Thinking through what word I should write in a New Years post – I thought it very appropriate to welcome in the new […]