
Memorial Day Reflections: From Combat to Cookouts


After battle, combat veterans and Spartans gather around a fire, sharing truths of the heart. In From Masterless Warrior to Servant Leader, explore how veterans mirror the Ronin, finding purpose through ancient warrior wisdom.
Spending some time writing in my journal on this Christmas 2024 morning, I was looking back on the year. Years to me look like mountains. People refer to mountains in regards to obstacles or challenges. Every mountain has a peak. Life is a mountain range, and with each one conquered we grow and become stronger …

A day after the invasion of Ukraine I remembered something I have been practicing for the past few years. Pause, breath, take time to practice empathy and strive to understand. I’ve been trying to understand the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Been trying to understand the WHY. So, I’ve taken...