Kindness is grace manifest. And while I sometimes fail, I do my best to be a kind person not only to others but also to myself.
curiosity
Few things define me more than my insatiable desire to learn how the world works and why it works that way. I just have to know.
Purpose
How to spend the brief flash of life I was given? I choose to learn, teach, and inspire others and hopefully leave a positive legacy after I return to the stars.
work
Through work comes the appreciation of being able to witness my impact on the world through effort. I love to work. It is satisfying, especially when appreciated.
fun
There is almost nothing in the world I love more than laughing my ass off. It is good for the mind, body, and soul. It is the best medicine for many ills.
humility
The ocean is beneath everything. Yet everything flows into it. Therefore its position at the bottom is what gives it its power.
gratitude
Whatever I have achieved was done with the help of countless others. I stand on the shoulders of giants and lend mine to those making the climb.
balance
All aspects of life exist in tension. Everything has a cost. Give and take. I find balance by making choices that bring me back to my center.
pragmatism
The perfect can be the enemy of the good and sometimes pretty good is good enough. The most important thing is to get the job done.
inclusion
We are all Nature’s children woven together into the beautiful tapestry of human experience. But sometimes that requires justice through action. It is not a given.
