Author Archives: bryan

The apparatus that defines me is typically not of my choosing; even when it is. I believe this to be true of each of us. Those who believe they have created or are creating, controlling, defining, or leading an apparatus … Continue reading →

Last week I encouraged an active humility defined as confident uncertainty, and further typified by one who a) knows what and when they don’t know, b) readily acknowledges how little they do know, c) is truthful with oneself and with … Continue reading →

I have come to think of active humility as confident uncertainty – One must know when and what they don’t know, acknowledge how little they do know, be truthful with oneself and with others, and seek possible answers. As frequently … Continue reading →

It is difficult to reconcile my humanity with my desire for perfection. I so badly want to be all things to all people, yet I invariably – consistently – let someone down. This disappointment then reverberates like seismic aftershocks varying … Continue reading →

This week I have been discouraged… and angry; largely due to the supercilious separation between us and them. Observations: Us – Are Us. Them – are them. Us – Look alike. Them – look different. Us – Act alike. Them … Continue reading →