Here you’ll find my philosophical meanderings in the form of articles, essays, and occasional poetry. My interests and curiosities are broad, but the central focus remains the pursuit of what is authentic, real, and true.

Lux et veritas

Journal Entries / happiness (12 Posts)

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Beyond the Regrets of the Dying

The Quiet Work of Becoming

11 October 2026 ~ 13 minute read

We can move through years without ever stopping to question the shape of our lives. Habit takes the place of intention; what began as accommodation becomes identity, and what once felt temporary gradually hardens into the way things are. Every so often, it’s worth stepping back — not to condemn the choices that brought us here, but to see them clearly enough to decide what comes next.

Rudiments: The Basics of Happiness

05 March 2023 (rev. 14 February 2024) ~ 3 minute read

As you may know, I am a recording artist who has been writing, composing, and producing my own original music since I was about 16. Today, I am… older. I have a backlog of unfinished projects, albums, and random ideas. I’ve made notes for some cool music videos. There is ample evidence on several hard drives that ideas and inspirations were never in short supply, but the ridiculous amount of time that began to elapse between releasing products and creations into the world has increased significantly. I’m sure many other creators out there can relate.

Compassion, Happiness, and Kindness

19 March 2020 (rev. 28 December 2021) ~ 5 minute read

The fear is palpable. Never in my short lifetime of 44 years have I seen or experienced something like this COVID-19 event, and it’s quite revealing, if not frustrating, annoying, infuriating and humbling. It will, ultimately, be a positive shift for us all.

It’s Not a Time Thing

28 April 2018 (rev. 30 December 2019) ~ 2 minute read

No time is wasted. While we employ its linear concept to organize and plan and schedule our lives, it doesn’t really factor in to the grand scheme of all things.

Circles

21 March 2018 (rev. 29 December 2019) ~ 3 minute read

If you’re energetically sensitive, and we all are to some degree, you need to be especially discerning of those you keep around you and with whom you choose to spend or share your life energy.

Empty Matters

03 March 2017 (rev. 02 November 2026) ~ 3 minute read

We spend so much of life chasing things that won’t last, trying to meet expectations that may not even be our own. Meanwhile, the things that matter most are already here: how we live, how we love, and whether we have the courage to be ourselves.